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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 12 | Tall, showy, feather-like flower | |
3 | 28% | 13 | Describing a leaf structure resembling a feather or compound feather | |
Showy Feather Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PLUME" which means:
- noun
- • Anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
- • A feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
- • The light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds verb
- • Rip off; ask an unreasonable price
- • Be proud of
- • Deck with a plume
- • Clean with one's bill
- • Form a plume
- • Dress or groom with elaborate care
An example sentence would be:
- • "The smoke plumed from the chimney."
- • "The bird plumed its feathers."
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New York Times12 Apr 2020 | Down 49 | |
New York Times14 Feb 2000 | Down 25 | |
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