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Preen Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is GROOM which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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97%5Exact Match!
noun

• a man participant in his own marriage ceremony

• someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses

• a man who has recently been married

verb

• educate for a future role or function

• give a neat appearance to

• care for one's external appearance

96%5Exact Match!
verb

• dress or groom with elaborate care

90%8 To enhance the appearance of
verb

• make more beautiful

• be beautiful to look at

• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

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Telegraph Quick28 Jul 2024 Across 18
Telegraph Cross Atlantic13 Sep 2023 Down 9
New York Times14 Mar 2007 Across 27
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