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A Thin Surface Layer Of Ice Milk Or Oil A Quick Readglance Or A Bounce Of A Pebble In Ducks And Drakes Crossword Clue
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SKIM which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SKIM
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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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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| Telegraph Giant General Knowledge22 Jul 2023 | Across 34 | |
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