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Needle In Stiff Fabric Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PIQUE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PIQUE

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199%5Exact Match!
230%10 A stiff hat with a broad, stiff brim and a flat crown
328%3 The "needle" part of needle grass

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PIQUE" which means:

    noun
  • • Tightly woven fabric with raised cords
  • • A sudden outburst of anger
  • verb
  • • Cause to feel resentment or indignation

An example sentence would be:

  • • "His curiosity was piqued by the mysterious package."
  • • "The movie's trailer piqued my interest in seeing it."

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The Guardian Cryptic15 Mar 2005 Down 1
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