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| 2 | 45% | 6 | Upward-brushed forelocks | |
| 3 | 35% | 8 | A gesture of respect or submission by tugging on one's forelock | |
Forelock Brushed Upward Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 145 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
QUIFF which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
QUIFF
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "QUIFF" which means:
- noun
- • A prominent forelock (especially one brushed upward from the forehead) verb
- • To arrange (the hair) in such a manner.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He styled his hair into a sleek quiff before heading to the party."
- • "Her long, flowing quiff was the envy of all her friends."
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| The Guardian Quick06 Feb 2019 | Across 17 | |
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