Runs a bill through Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Saturday, July 2, 2011 · 46-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, July 2, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 2, 2011 · 46-Down · 6 letters
PREENS0 of 6 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
clean with one's bill; "The birds preened"
verb
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