Come off, as paint Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, August 24, 2003 · 55-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, August 24, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 24, 2003 · 55-Down · 5 letters
FLAKE0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
come off in flakes or thin small pieces; "The paint in my house is peeling off"
verb
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