The Clue
Tufted; crowned (7 letter answer)
The Answer
CRESTED
Tags
Notes
The answer CRESTED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
Related Clues
Peaked
Tufted
Like a cardinal
Like a cockateel
Reached a peak
Hit the top, as a flood
Like some flycatchers
Reached a high point
Reached a high stage, as a flood
Definition
CREST as a verb:
1. (cap, crest) = lie at the top of; "Snow capped the mountains"
2. reach a high point; "The river crested last night"
CRESTED as an adjective:
1. bearing an heraldic device
2. (crested, topknotted, tufted) = (of a bird or animal) having a usually ornamental tuft or process on the head; often used in combination; "golden crested"; "crested iris"; "crested oriole"; "tufted duck"; "tufted loosestrife"
3. (crested, plumed) = (of a knight's helmet) having a decorative plume