Piercing spot, often Crossword Clue

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Piercing spot, often Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
2. fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PIERCING (adjective)
1. painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
2. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
SPOT (noun)
1. a job in an organization
2. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
SPOT (verb)
1. detect with the senses
2. make a spot or mark onto

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