The Clue
Make wavy (5 letter answer)
The Answer
CRIMP
Tags
Notes
The answer CRIMP is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Hamper
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Crease or fold
Pinch together
Pucker up
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Bend into shape
Form tight curls in
Small hindrance, as in plans
Form ringlets in
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"