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The Clue

Hamper (5 letter answer)

The Answer

CRIMP

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Notes

The answer CRIMP is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.

Related Clues

Hinder
Hindrance
Inhibit
Pleat
Wrinkle
Crease or fold
Make wavy
Pinch together
Pucker up
Put a wave in
Bend into shape
Form tight curls in
Small hindrance, as in plans
Use a hair-curler

Definition

CRIMP as a noun:

1. (fold, crease, plication, flexure, crimp, bend) = an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow"
2. (crimp, crimper) = someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers
3. a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled

CRIMP as a verb:

1. (crimp, pinch) = make ridges into by pinching together
2. (crimp, crape, frizzle, frizz, kink up, kink) = curl tightly; "crimp hair"