The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RIGMAROLE
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More clues leading to the result RIGMAROLE
- Restore large Miro? That’ll be a lengthy process
- Get angry about blasted Margo’s fuss
- Complex procedure to fix poor morale
- Fix function for parent that’s boringly complicated
- Palaver to fix Cockney's cavity following damage
- Complicated procedure to set up male with a part
- Doctor and old lady taking part in tiresome process
- Complicated procedure in part — current government getting hurt
- Confused American girl with more garbled nonsense
- Outfit, medium, with a part in performance
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What does RIGMAROLE mean?
RIGMAROLE noun- A long and complicated procedure that seems tiresome or pointless.
- Nonsense; confused and incoherent talk.
- Prolix; tedious.