The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DROSS which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 1996.
Metallic scum crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DROSS | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Metallic scum
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- dross
- slag
- foam
- scoria
- skimmings
- ashcan
- gangue
- metals
- ore
- salamander
- staple
- tarnish
Crossword Answer definitions
DROSS noun- Waste or impure matter.
- Residue that forms on the surface of a metal from oxidation.
- The impurities in metal.
- A waste product from working with metal.
- Worthless or trivial matter.
- To remove dross from.
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