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adjective satellite • repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse • having the nap worn away so that the threads show through | ||||
| 28% | 11 | Associated with the use of soap or soap-making | ||
adjective • resembling or having the qualities of soap | ||||
| 28% | 15 | Characteristic of soap or soap-like substances | ||
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Shabby Trio Carrying Plug And Soap
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THREADBARE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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THREADBARE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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1 | Associated with the use of soap or soap-making | |
2 | At a function, carrying shabby clothes
The Guardian Cryptic -
27 Jan 2016 | The Guardian Cryptic / 27 Jan 2016 |
3 | Bird carrying child carrying boy off, love being source of romance
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5 | Commonly referred to as a 'soap' due to its early origins in radio dramas sponsored by soap companies | |
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25 Apr 1976 | New York Times / 25 Apr 1976 |
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