Whalebone Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, June 28, 2016 · 8-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between June 2011 and June 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 28, 2016 · 8-Down · 6 letters
BALEEN0 of 6 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
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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