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Pleat Crossword Clue
There are 6 exact and 32 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RUCHE which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RUCHE
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RUCHE" which means:
- noun
- • A strip of fabric which has been fluted or pleated.
- • A small ruff of fluted or pleated fabric worn at neck or wrist.
- • A pile of arched tiles, used to catch and retain oyster spawn. verb
- • To flute or pleat (fabric).
- • To bunch up (fabric); to ruck up.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She bought a dress with a decorative ruche at the waist."
- • "The ruche on the pillowcase added an elegant touch to the bedding."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Speedy13 Sep 2015 | Across 4 | |
| New York Times01 Feb 1988 | Across 34 | |
| New York Times11 Oct 1987 | Across 36 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Decorative pleat
The Guardian Speedy -
17 Oct 2010 | The Guardian Speedy / 17 Oct 2010 |
2 | Finish raw edge in pleat
The Guardian Quiptic -
05 Jun 2017 | The Guardian Quiptic / 05 Jun 2017 |
3 | Grooved or ridged pleat
New York Times -
06 Dec 1977 | New York Times / 06 Dec 1977 |
4 | Pleat again
New York Times -
14 Aug 1988 | New York Times / 14 Aug 1988 |
5 | Popular style of pleat in fashion design | |
6 | Request not to finish pleat
The Guardian Quiptic -
31 Mar 2008 | The Guardian Quiptic / 31 Mar 2008 |
7 | Type of pleat commonly seen on skirts and dress shirts |
