Like unsuccessful chess players Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 11, 2020 · 48-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 11, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 11, 2020 · 48-Down · 5 letters
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change texture so as to become matted and felt-like; "The fabric felted up after several washes"
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