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| 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something • (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel | ||||
| 38% | 8 | A barber who applies shaving cream before shaving | ||
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| 37% | 11 | Phone call paid for by the person who receives it | ||
noun • a telephone call that the receiving party is asked to pay for | ||||
Shaving Father Receives Phone Call
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PARING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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PARING
Updated: October 14, 2023
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