The Clue
Most apt to preen (7 letter answer)
The Answer
VAINEST
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Notes
The answer VAINEST is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.
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Definition
VAIN as an adjective:
1. (conceited, egotistic, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen, swollen-headed, vain) = characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; "a conceited fool"; "an attitude of self-conceited arrogance"; "an egotistical disregard of others"; "so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty"; "growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary"; "vain about her clothes"
2. (bootless, fruitless, futile, sleeveless, vain) = unproductive of success; "a fruitless search"; "futile years after her artistic peak"; "a sleeveless errand"; "a vain attempt"