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The Clue
Getting dolled up (8 letter answer)
The Answer
PREENING
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Notes
The answer PREENING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Primping
Activity of a belle or bird
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"