Perhaps Napoleon Receives Message To Return Old Rug Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PERIWIG

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	42%	5		Like an old rug, perhaps
3	37%	6		" . . . he who receives ___ I send, receives me"

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We think the answer is "PERIWIG" which means:

noun

• A wig for men that was fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries

verb

• To dress with a periwig, or with false hair; to bewig.

An example sentence would be:

• "He wore a periwig to conceal his baldness."
• "The actor's periwig fell off during the performance."

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The Guardian Cryptic21 Oct 2015	Across 5
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