Cryptic crossword clue
Patched up and blooming 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DARNED

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What does DARNED mean?

DARNED verb
  1. Euphemism of damn.
DARNED verb
  1. To repair by stitching with thread or yarn, particularly by using a needle to construct a weave across a damaged area of fabric.
DARNED adjective
  1. A minced oath for damned.
DARNED adverb
  1. (degree) Damned, extremely.

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