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hangnail

noun

A loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected

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8
Starts with
H
Ends with
L
Contains
AN
Scrabble score
12

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noun

  1. A loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected

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