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The Clue
Made neat and tidy (7 letter answer)
The Answer
GROOMED
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Notes
The answer GROOMED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
GROOM as a verb:
1. (prepare, groom, train) = prepare (someone) for a future role or function; "He is grooming his son to become his successor"; "The prince was prepared to become King one day"; "They trained him to be a warrior"
2. (dress, groom, curry) = give a neat appearance to; "groom the dogs"; "dress the horses"
3. (groom, neaten) = care for one's external appearance; "He is always well-groomed"
GROOMED as an adjective:
1. neat and smart in appearance; well cared for; "the manager was a beautifully groomed young man"; "his horse was always groomed"