___ mater (brain protector) Crossword Clue

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___ mater (brain protector) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the outermost (and toughest) of the 3 meninges

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PROTECTOR (noun)
1. a person who cares for persons or property
MATER (noun)
1. an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously

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23. One of four for a bat or a cat

24. "Moulin Rouge" co-star, 1952

25. Not "with it"

30. With it

31. In tandem

32. Way out in space

34. Biker role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"

36. Pull-up target, for short

37. Let it all out, in a way

39. Nutmeg-flavored quaff, informally

40. Ribbed silk material

43. The "A" in STEAM

44. "I, personally, wouldn't boast about that"

47. Bring the receipts for, as they say

48. Figs. on a 4-point scale

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51. Berth place

52. A.L. East team, on scoreboards

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61. Gotcha

62. Editor's marking

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Down

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3. Handling things

4. Bud

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6. Provide that crucial spark for

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9. Develop over time

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11. Reader's digest

12. Concerning

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24. Big ol' teddy bear

25. Word of approval, in French and Spanish

26. Finance

27. A little of this, a little of that

28. Salutation for a mass email

29. Lower than, on a score

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35. Zac of "The Iron Claw"

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46. Spirited sort?

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57. On the newsstand, say

58. John

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