Dressed up in a fussy way Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 6, 2004 · 4-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 6, 2004.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 6, 2004 · 4-Down · 7 letters
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What does this clue mean?
dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera"
verb
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