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The Clue

Outer layers (5 letter answer)

The Answer

RINDS

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Notes

The answer RINDS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.

Related Clues

Cortices
Parings
Peelings
Peels
Skins
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Cocktail garnishes
Marmalade ingredients
Orange coats
Orange covers
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Peelers' objects
Twist things
Ingredients in old-fashioneds
Outsides of lemons and limes
They provide zest
Coats removed before eating
Parts that are thrown away

Definition

RIND as a noun:

1. (skin, rind, peel) = the tissue forming the hard outer layer (of e.g. a fruit)
2. the natural outer covering of food (usually removed before eating)