The Clue
Feathers (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PLUMES
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Notes
The answer PLUMES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
PLUME as a noun:
1. a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
2. (feather, plume, plumage) = the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
PLUME as a verb:
1. (overcharge, soak, surcharge, gazump, fleece, plume, pluck, rob, hook) = rip off; ask an unreasonable price
2. (pride, plume, congratulate) = be proud of; "He prides himself on making it into law school"
3. deck with a plume; "a plumed helmet"
4. (preen, plume) = clean with one's bill; "The birds preened"
5. form a plume; "The chimneys were pluming the sky"; "The engine was pluming black smoke"
6. (preen, primp, plume, dress) = dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera"