Metal box? Crossword Clue

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TIN

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(noun)
1. a nucleotide found in muscle cells and important in metabolism; reversibly convertible to ADP and ATP
2. the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d’Unites

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

METAL (adjective)
1. containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
METAL (noun)
1. a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
2. any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
METAL (verb)
1. cover with metal
BOX (noun)
1. private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
2. the driver’s seat on a coach
BOX (verb)
1. put into a box
2. engage in a boxing match

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

Tin
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20. Notice that solicits an online RSVP

21. They have many i-opening products

22. On air

23. Spitting images?

26. Get the ___ of the land

29. NNW's opposite

30. Pirate's haul

31. Oliver Twist's request for another helping

32. Long-necked bird resembling a heron

33. Curtains

35. Pull-apart dairy snack

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39. Gives three stars to, say

40. Site that features cast lists

41. Carried

42. Hair goo

45. Friendship garland

46. Post-gym refreshment?

48. Assistant

49. Kicks with swooshes

51. "From the top!"

52. Fifes and flutes

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58. Use the pink end of a pencil

59. From head to ___

60. Throngs

61. Accord, e.g.

62. Soon-to-be grads (Abbr.)

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2. NFL tight end Kelce

3. Like a Discord user who posts a lot

4. Unwavering

5. Beat that the downbeat is usually on

7. According to

8. Like love scenes in movies

9. Fitness-tracking units

10. Bicep exercise

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12. Once named

13. Causes for end zone celebrations (Abbr.)

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19. Place to enjoy a mud bath

23. Sources of student debt

24. Ache

25. Had a serving of humble pie

27. Is for many?

28. "Say ___ to the Dress"

30. "Captain Marvel" actress Larson

31. ___ media

32. Baby's bed

33. Scare off

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35. A few

36. Meal eaten in front of the small screen

37. Feel extremely negatively toward

38. "Cool" amount

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43. Person who improves clarity and tone

44. Some telescopes have these at both ends

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47. Certain roost-er

48. Stone ___ ("The Flintstones" era)

50. Checked a license at the door

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53. Anger

54. Uno + due

55. "So awesome!"

56. Alysa Liu's team

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