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Erstwhile Legwear Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SPATS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPATS
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SPATS" which means:
- noun
- • A quarrel about petty points
- • A cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
- • A young oyster or other bivalve verb
- • Come down like raindrops
- • Become permanently attached
- • Strike with a sound like that of falling rain
- • Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
- • Engage in a brief and petty quarrel
- • Spawn
- • Clap one's hands together
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was wearing a pair of stylish spats."
- • "The actor's costume included a pair of black and white spats."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times16 Nov 1985 | Across 9 | |
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