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Clues for the word "TOUCHSTONE"

We've had 6 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 5 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Guardian Cryptic crossword on February 28, 2012.

Definition of touchstone

• n. - Lydian stone; basanite; -- so called because used to test the purity of gold and silver by the streak which is left upon the stone when it is rubbed by the metal. See Basanite.
• n. - Any test or criterion by which the qualities of a thing are tried.

Last Seen In

• Guardian Cryptic - February 28, 2012
• Guardian Cryptic - September 06, 2010
• Guardian Quiptic - March 29, 2010
• Universal - June 28, 2007
• Guardian Cryptic - September 13, 2001