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| 2 | 39% | 8 | Anagram of 'splendid', meaning magnificent or splendid | |
| 3 | 29% | 5 | Brilliant or splendid display | |
Splendid Display With A Sombre Hairdo Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 141 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
POMPADOUR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
POMPADOUR
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "POMPADOUR" which means:
- noun
- • A hair style in which the front hair is swept up from the forehead
- • French noblewoman who was the lover of louis xv, whose policies she influenced (1721-1764) verb
- • Style women's hair in a pompadour
An example sentence would be:
- • "He styled his hair in a classic pompadour."
- • "She wore a pink ribbon in her pompadour."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic06 Sep 2002 | Across 14 | |
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