Clean one's feathers Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 13, 2023 · 31-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between March 2015 and September 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 13, 2023 · 31-Down · 5 letters
PREEN0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
clean with one's bill; "The birds preened"
verb
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