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noun • a straw hat with a tall crown and broad brim; worn in American southwest and in Mexico • one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis, with a land area of 94 acres | ||||
| 29% | 9 | Principally | ||
adverb • in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature | ||||
| 29% | 10 | Principally mined in China | ||
noun • a yellow-to-brown mineral that is a source of rare earth elements | ||||
Dull Principally Ragged Old Hat
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SOMBRERO which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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SOMBRERO
Updated: September 1, 2025
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