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verb • become bony • make rigid and set into a conventional pattern • cause to become hard and bony | ||||
| 32% | 8 | Cause to harden and become glassy | ||
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Harden And Become Resistant To Change
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OSSIFY which was last seen in the New York Times NYT crossword.
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OSSIFY
Updated: December 25, 2025
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