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It may be found above the mantle

Ross

I believe the answer is:

crust

(Other definitions for crust that I've seen before include "Tough part of twenty two down" , "Hard exterior" , "Earth's outer layer" , "Outer part of loaf" , "Some bread" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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