Corset-stiffening material Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 19, 2002 · 33-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, October 19, 2002.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 19, 2002 · 33-Across · 6 letters
BALEEN0 of 6 letters revealed
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a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsets
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