Starts to come off Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, May 5, 2005 · 40-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, May 5, 2005.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 5, 2005 · 40-Across · 5 letters
PEELS0 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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