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Puritanical Crossword Clue
There are 5 exact and 43 possible answers.
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PRIM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PRIM
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PRIM" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Affectedly dainty or refined
- • Exaggeratedly proper verb
- • Assume a prim appearance
- • Contract one's lips
- • Dress primly adjective
- • Prudish, straight-laced
- • Formal; precise; affectedly neat or nice noun
- • (plants) privet
An example sentence would be:
- • "She always dressed with a sense of prim and properness."
- • "The interior design of the room had a touch of prim elegance."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times25 Nov 2022 | Down 47 | |
| New York Times Mini14 Jan 2017 | Down 7 | |
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