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What a Zamboni smooths out WSJ Crossword Clue

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      Hint 1

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      Think of a cold, slippery surface that needs regular maintenance for winter sports.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      ??? is frozen water, commonly found in nature as well as in man-made environments like ??? rinks.

      Hint 3

      explanation
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      A Zamboni is a machine used to resurface and smooth the surface of ??? rinks. The clue directly refers to the purpose of a Zamboni, which is to maintain the ??? surface for activities like skating and hockey.

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      Ephemeral sculpting medium, Contents of a hotel room bucket, Lead-in to maker or breaker, Bucket fill, sometimes, One of two surfaces all Winter Olympics sports are played on, along with snow

      WSJ Crossword September 9 2025 Answers

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      eye icon Answer PSI
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      eye icon Answer PILER
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      eye icon Answer SAUNA
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      eye icon Answer ONEON
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      eye icon Answer NAB
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      eye icon Answer TROWEL
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      eye icon Answer EEOC
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      eye icon Answer AIDA
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      eye icon Answer EVE
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      eye icon Answer LYLE
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      eye icon Answer ROOTED
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      eye icon Answer IHOP
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      eye icon Answer PIPE
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      eye icon Answer WHO
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      eye icon Answer LEI
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      Clue Analysis

      The clue “What a Zamboni smooths out” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated September 9 2025, the definitive 3-letter answer is: ICE.

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