The Clue
Acts foppish (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PREENS
Tags
Notes
The answer PREENS is uncommon, appearing about once every 450 puzzles.
Related Clues
Is foppish
Grooms
Prettifies
Primps
Congratulates oneself
Dolls up
Dresses up
Emulates a peacock
Fixes feathers
Fusses with feathers?
Grooms carefully
Spruces up
Acts like a peacock
Doesn't rush in dressing
Prepares for a prom, maybe
Prettifies oneself, as in a mirror
Runs a bill through
Gets ready for a date, perhaps
Makes oneself appear smart
Shows pride in one's appearance
Definition
PREEN as a verb:
1. (preen, plume) = clean with one's bill; "The birds preened"
2. (preen, congratulate) = pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
3. (preen, primp, plume, dress) = dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera"