Make one's hair stand on end? Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, January 8, 2021 · 16-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between February 1999 and January 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 8, 2021 · 16-Across · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
verb
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