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noun • the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • the center of a cambered road • (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet • a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal verb • lie at the top of • reach a high point | ||||||||
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verb • To board (a vehicle, etc.) again. • To replace the wooden boards of. | ||||||||
Cockscombs Getting Time Off In Civil Service Crossword Clue
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CRESTS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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CRESTS
Updated: October 14, 2023
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