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| 3 | 32% | 8 | Produces unique preen oil used for waterproofing feathers | |
Proper Before Start Of Party To Preen Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 138 possible answers.
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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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PRIMP
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PRIMP" which means:
- verb
- • Dress or groom with elaborate care
An example sentence would be:
- • "She spent hours in front of the mirror, primping her hair."
- • "Before going on stage, the actress primped her makeup."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic13 Feb 2023 | Down 3 | |
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7 | To primp or preen |
