Removes cream from Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, March 7, 2012 · 38-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, March 7, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 7, 2012 · 38-Down · 5 letters
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remove from the surface; "skim cream from the surface of milk"
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