The Clue
Stroke one's feathers (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PREEN
Tags
Notes
The answer PREEN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.
Related Clues
Gloat
Groom
Primp
Prink
Act the coxcomb
Adorn oneself
British brooch
Doll up
Dress carefully
Dress up
Exhibit vanity
Fuss with feathers
Get smart
Groom carefully
Pride oneself
Show off
Spruce up
Be vain, in a way
Comb and comb and comb
Fluff one's feathers
Fuss over feathers
Fuss over oneself
Get gussied up
Imitate peacocks, in a way
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Take pride in (oneself)
Trim feathers with the beak
Do not rush in dressing
Get all gussied up
Congratulate oneself for achievement
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"