The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TACHE
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More clues leading to the result TACHE
- What could be long under end of snout
- Some hair a persistent pain on end of foot
- Finally outwit smart walrus, maybe
- Long time before producing facial hair
- Hair on face, in fact a cheek
- Bits of hair? What furry thing put about
- In playlet — a Chekhov — certain characters get one of these
- Facial hair getting long after time
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What does TACHE mean?
TACHE noun- Moustache, mustache.
- A spot, stain, or blemish.
- Something used for taking hold or holding; a catch; a loop; a button.