The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word HEADDRESS
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More clues leading to the result HEADDRESS
- Lecture supporting His Excellency’s ceremonial attire
- She dreads wearing tiara
- . Ambassador has to deal with Top Gear
- Explosive speech in The Mitre?
- Diplomat goes over speech in Balmoral?
- Speech in support of ambassador’s high-level cover
- Ambassador’s residence in the hood?
- Covering for the crown, he put instructions on an envelope
- Crown the guy before speech
- Cut first part of the speech “Ceremonial Garb”
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What does HEADDRESS mean?
HEADDRESS noun- A decorative covering or ornament worn on the head.
- A hairdo.