Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Excoriate (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SCATHE
Tags
Notes
The answer SCATHE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
SCATHE as a noun:
1. (damage, harm, hurt, scathe) = the act of damaging something or someone