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Frilled Collar Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 115 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RUFF which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RUFF
Updated: October 13, 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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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick15 Jul 2005 | Across 22 | |
| The Guardian Speedy27 Mar 2005 | Down 12 | |
| The Guardian Quick30 Oct 1999 | Down 14 | |
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