Open to the Elements

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Small World, Group 693, Puzzle 1 (Microplastics).

Question is: Open to the Elements

and the answer is: EXPOSED

Word Meaning:

EXPOSED — (usually followed by to) Open (especially to something), unconcealed and/or unprotected (and therefore vulnerable, susceptible).

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