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6 letters · New York Times · Saturday, January 25, 2020 · 22-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 25, 2020 · 22-Across · 6 letters
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ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
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