Whalebones Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Friday, September 20, 1996 · 11-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, September 20, 1996.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 20, 1996 · 11-Down · 7 letters
BALEENS0 of 7 letters revealed
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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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