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Shed Feathers Crossword Clue

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99%5Exact Match!
noun

• periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles

verb

• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

98%4Exact Match!
noun

• periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles

verb

• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

95%9Exact Match!
verb

• strip of feathers

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The Guardian Quick11 Aug 2014 Down 18
New York Times31 Aug 1992 Across 20
New York Times18 May 1986 Down 16
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To shed hair or feathers

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