The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word JEAN
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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N
More clues leading to the result JEAN
- Trouser-clad Christian convert drawing on philosopher
- Girl who's a boy after Channel crossing?
- Frenchman's material?
- Girl cuts end off trousers
- MaterialĀ girl
- Girl displaying cotton twill
- Woman in short trousers
- Frenchman in short trousers
- Frenchman in short trousers?
- Frenchman and Englishwoman having pronounced difference
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What does JEAN mean?
JEAN noun- Denim.