Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word WEATHERED

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What does WEATHERED mean?

WEATHERED verb
  1. To expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects.
  2. (by extension) To sustain the trying effect of; to bear up against and overcome; to endure; to resist.
  3. To break down, of rocks and other materials, under the effects of exposure to rain, sunlight, temperature, and air.
  4. To pass to windward in a vessel, especially to beat 'round.
  5. To endure or survive an event or action without undue damage.
  6. To place (a hawk) unhooded in the open air.
WEATHERED adjective
  1. Worn by weather, as of rocks, stone, etc.
  2. Made slightly sloping, so as to throw off water.

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