What's close to the bone?
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SINEW
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The clue “What's close to the bone?” has appeared 1 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the New York Times crossword on October 15, 2026, where the answer was SINEW.
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