Layer of dead skin connecting the eponychium to the nail (7)

I believe the answer is:

cuticle

(Other definitions for cuticle that I've seen before include "Dead skin at nail's base" , "Skin at foot of nail" , "layer of protection" , "Ice cult? (anag)" , "Protective layer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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