Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
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Think of nature's bandage that forms after a scrape or cut.
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A ???? is a crusty layer that forms over a wound to protect it as it heals.
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A '????' forms over a wound as part of the body's natural healing process, acting as a protective barrier against infection. The clue suggests something that shields or prevents infection, which is exactly the role of a ????.
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Sign of healing, Strikebreaker, Covering over a wound, Crust (over), Not a striking personality?
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SCAB
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TUB
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COBAIN
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CASE
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ERR
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EVENSO
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OPTICALILLUSION
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FROGS
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FIREUP
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III
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JVS
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AAS
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MEDIA
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SRIRACHA
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EYEMASK
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DOIDARE
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DORITOS
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URGES
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ROADSTER
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CRISP
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BYE
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KYD
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ABS
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SAMPLE
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BUDICE
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AMBIGUOUSFIGURE
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CARELL
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RAD
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ANEW
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EUR
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NESS
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SCOFF
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CAPRI
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ASTOR
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BEIGE
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URLS
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BRITISH
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CELLI
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OVUM
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BESO
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NON
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LEI
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PAAR
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JDATE
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VISOR
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SAKS
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ACER
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MEYERS
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IDES
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ADAY
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ODES
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OBSCURE
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ADULT
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BIO
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AHI
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MEGAN
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LORES
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ENEWS
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ESAU
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ACR
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MAA
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BRB
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FDR
The answer to “Protection from an infection” in the New York Times puzzle November 12 2025 is SCAB. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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