Primp Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, January 29, 2016 · 24-Down
Appeared in 13 New York Times Crosswords between January 1994 and January 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 29, 2016 · 24-Down · 5 letters
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dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera"
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