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Hang Loosely 5 Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DRAPE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DRAPE

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%5Exact Match!
236%5 To hang loosely in a limp or careless way
336%6 To trail or hang down loosely and unkempt

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DRAPE" which means:

    noun
  • • Hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
  • • The manner in which fabric hangs or falls
  • • A sterile covering arranged over a patient's body during a medical examination or during surgery in order to reduce the possibility of contamination
  • verb
  • • Arrange in a particular way
  • • Place casually
  • • Cover as if with clothing
  • • Cover or dress loosely with cloth

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She hung the drape over the window to block out the sunlight."
  • • "The drape was adorned with beautiful tassels and embroidery."

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New York Times10 Sep 1993 Down 10
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