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Proper Before Start Of Party To Preen Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PRIMP which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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verb

• dress or groom with elaborate care

32%5To primp or preen
verb

• dress up garishly and tastelessly

32%8 Produces unique preen oil used for waterproofing feathers
noun

• crested ill-smelling South American bird whose young have claws on the first and second digits of the wings

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Produces unique preen oil used for waterproofing feathers
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To primp or preen

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