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Outlandish Hat Hes Shown And Dress For Dame Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 140 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SHEATH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SHEATH
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SHEATH" which means:
- noun
- • A protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
- • An enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
- • A dress suitable for formal occasions verb
- • To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.
- • To encase (something) with a protective covering.
- • Of an animal: to draw back or retract (a body part) into the body, such as claws into a paw.
- • To thrust (a sharp object like a sword, a claw, or a tusk) into something.
- • To abandon or cease (animosity, etc.)
- • To provide (a sword, etc.) with a sheath.
- • To relieve the harsh or painful effect of (a drug, a poison, etc.).
An example sentence would be:
- • "He pulled a knife from its sheath."
- • "The sword slipped from its sheath."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic12 Mar 2014 | Across 26 | |
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