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Zip Over The Surface Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SKIM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SKIM

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%4Exact Match!
229%6Zip-zip
328%6 It can be zip-up or pull-over

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SKIM" which means:

    noun
  • • A thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
  • • Reading or glancing through quickly
  • adjective satellite
  • • Used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
  • verb
  • • Travel on the surface of water
  • • Move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of
  • • Examine hastily
  • • Cause to skip over a surface
  • • Coat (a liquid) with a layer
  • • Remove from the surface
  • • Read superficially
  • adjective
  • • (of milk) having lowered fat content.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The teacher asked the students to skim the article before discussing it in class."
  • • "I like to skim the reviews before deciding which movie to watch."

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New York Times28 Jul 1991 Down 21
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