Strainer Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 2, 2008 · 19-Across
Appeared in 7 New York Times Crosswords between December 1993 and April 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 2, 2008 · 19-Across · 5 letters
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a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
noun
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