Mother-of-pearl Crossword Clue

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Mother-of-pearl Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MOTHER-OF-PEARL (noun)
1. the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell
PEARL (noun)
1. a shape that is spherical and small
2. a shade of white the color of bleached bones
PEARL (verb)
1. gather pearls, from oysters in the ocean

Hint 3: Anagram

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26. They may be hidden

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34. Waiting to purchase

37. “___ up!”

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45. Yokels

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51. Weekend Warrior’s org.

52. Bach's "Mass ___ Minor"

53. Follow

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59. Opening

60. Alaskan islander

62. Fudged the details, e.g.

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72. Made up

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3. Catch sight of

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