The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 2 letter word DRESS UP
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More clues leading to the result DRESS UP
- Coercion, you, say, escaped from with revolting disguise
- Adopt costume as Dick initially about to get Cat to turn
- Masquerade about extremists in sections inside a NI party
- Embellish party gathering on ship
- Doctor improperly uses pressure to get into suit, say
- Beautify Ed. mixed up with Spurs
- Change into top gear?
- Masquerade as Dr Seuss briefly playing piano
- Adorn middle of Andrea’s cat when lifted
- Look smart when turning face to East End crowd
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The straight part
We know that "Beautify" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beautify = dress up.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does DRESS UP mean?
DRESS UP noun- A child's game of putting on different clothes and pretending to be different people.