Unruly Hair Metaphorically Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	38%	11		The term 'bashibazouk' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe unruly or undisciplined individuals.
3	30%	8		Slang for unruly locks of hair or frizzy hair

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "THATCH" which means:

noun

• Hair resembling thatched roofing material
• An english pirate who operated in the caribbean and off the atlantic coast of north america (died in 1718)
• Plant stalks used as roofing material
• A house roof made with a plant material (as straw)

verb

• Cover with thatch

An example sentence would be:

• "The roof of the cottage was covered with thick thatch."
• "The villagers used straw to make the thatch for their houses."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times04 Jun 2017	Down 66
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