What does scaly mean in crosswords?

scaly means: having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles

Which crossword clues can have scaly as the answer?

Possible clues for scaly include "Covered in dry flakes".

Word entry · 5 letters

Best crossword clue

"Covered in dry flakes"

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5 lettersPronunciation /ˈskeɪli/Part of speech adjectiveSorted aclsyStarts with SEnds with Y1 cluesCommon crossword word

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having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles

From Middle English scali, skaly. By surface analysis, scale + -y.

“a scaly fish a scaly stem”
“If the lids of the eyes become inflamed and scaly, do not seek to remove the scales roughly, for they will bring the lashes with them.”
“Like scaly carp and feathered swan To nature's world we do belong.”

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