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| 3 | 28% | 12 | Astringent | |
An Astringent Crossword Clue
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ALUM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ALUM
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ALUM" which means:
- noun
- • A person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
- • A white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum
- • A white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the potassium double sulfate of aluminum
- • A double sulphate of aluminum and potassium that is used as an astringent (among other things) verb
- • To steep in, or otherwise impregnate with, a solution of alum; to treat with alum.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She is a proud alum of harvard university."
- • "The alum donated a large sum of money to support the school's new library."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times08 Aug 1984 | Down 2 | |
| New York Times12 Oct 1983 | Across 39 | |
| New York Times05 Dec 1980 | Down 33 | |
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