Cryptic crossword clue
Putting crests on water tower outside home 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TUFTING

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Crossword Answer definitions

TUFTING verb
  1. To provide or decorate with a tuft or tufts.
  2. To form into tufts.
  3. To secure and strengthen (a mattress, quilt, etc.) with tufts.
  4. To be formed into tufts.
TUFTING noun
  1. A tuft.

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