Nail material Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Saturday, June 17, 2023 · 15-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 17, 2023 · 15-Across · 7 letters
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a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves
noun
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