Answer:

preen

Answer	Crossword Clue
PREEN	Get gussied up
PREEN	Fuss with feathers
PREEN	Groom feathers

PREEN	Peacocks do it
PREEN	Groom vainly
PREEN	Dress up fussily
PREEN	Hog the mirror
PREEN	Get smart?
PREEN	Smarten with vanity
PREEN	Exhibit pride
PREEN	Spruce oneself up

PREEN	Trim, as feathers
PREEN	Fuss over one's feathers
PREEN	Dress smartly
PREEN	Fuss in front of a mirror
PREEN	Groom, bird-style
PREEN	Work on one's coat
PREEN	Dress nattily
PREEN	Primp

PREEN	Fuss over oneself
PREEN	Gussy up
PREEN	Get ready for the prom, say
PREEN	Clean, bird-style
PREEN	Strut with pride
PREEN	Trim down?
PREEN	Fix feathers
PREEN	Obsess over one's dress

PREEN	Use the beak on
PREEN	Dress with care
PREEN	Fuss over feathers
PREEN	Admire oneself
PREEN	Beautify with the beak
PREEN	Monopolize the mirror
PREEN	Obsess in front of the mirror
PREEN	Spruce up

PREEN	Parakeets do it
PREEN	Birds do it
PREEN	Dress up
PREEN	Fuss over appearances
PREEN	Emulate a self-cleaning cat

Crossword

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