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The Present Holders Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is STOCKINGS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: STOCKINGS

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199%9Exact Match!
231%10 Fief-holders of fief-holders
323%8 (Of a present) present beautifully

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "STOCKINGS" which means:

    noun
  • • Close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
  • • The activity of supplying a stock of something

An example sentence would be:

  • • "I hung my stockings by the fireplace for santa to fill with gifts."
  • • "She wore lace stockings with her skirt."

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Clue Last Found In...

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The Guardian Cryptic18 Dec 2006 Across 19
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