Creature coat Crossword Clue

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Creature coat Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. attack and bombard with or as if with missiles
2. rain heavily
(noun)
1. the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
2. body covering of a living animal

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CREATURE (noun)
1. a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else
2. a human being; `wight’ is an archaic term
COAT (verb)
1. put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
2. form a coat over
COAT (noun)
1. a thin layer covering something
2. growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal

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