Fluff up, as hair Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, August 9, 2001 · 57-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, August 9, 2001.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 9, 2001 · 57-Across · 5 letters
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ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
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