The Clue
Grooms carefully (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PREENS
Tags
Notes
The answer PREENS is uncommon, appearing about once every 450 puzzles.
Related Clues
Shows pride in one's appearance
Gets ready for a date, perhaps
Makes oneself appear smart
Prepares for a prom, maybe
Acts like a peacock
Doesn't rush in dressing
Runs a bill through
Spruces up
Fusses with feathers?
Prettifies oneself, as in a mirror
Dresses up
Dolls up
Emulates a peacock
Primps
Fixes feathers
Is foppish
Congratulates oneself
Grooms
Prettifies
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"