Back-comb Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 16, 2019 · 64-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between June 2019 and October 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 16, 2019 · 64-Across · 5 letters
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ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
verb
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