Delicate trim Crossword Clue

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Delicate trim Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. add alcohol to (beverages)
2. spin, wind, or twist together
(noun)
1. a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
2. a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DELICATE (adjective)
1. difficult to handle; requiring great tact
2. easily broken or damaged or destroyed
TRIM (verb)
1. cut down on; make a reduction in
2. cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
TRIM (adjective)
1. thin and fit
2. neat and smart in appearance
TRIM (noun)
1. cutting down to the desired size or shape
2. a decoration or adornment on a garment

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
ALEC

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