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Frill Lacking Finish By The Sound Of It Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RUFF which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RUFF
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RUFF" which means:
- noun
- • An external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal
- • A high tight collar
- • Common eurasian sandpiper; the male has an erectile neck ruff in breeding season
- • (card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit verb
- • Play a trump interjection
- • The bark of a dog; arf, woof. adjective
- • Not smooth; uneven.
- • Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished.
- • Turbulent.
- • Difficult; trying.
- • Crude; unrefined
- • Violent; not careful or subtle
- • Loud and hoarse; offensive to the ear; harsh; grating.
- • Not polished; uncut; said of a gem.
- • Harsh-tasting.
- • Somewhat ill; sick
- • Unwell due to alcohol; hungover
An example sentence would be:
- • "The dog's ruff was fluffy and white."
- • "She wore a dress with a lace ruff around the collar."
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| The Guardian Cryptic18 Jun 2002 | Down 1 | |
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