Gift wrapper's adhesive Crossword Clue

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Gift wrapper's adhesive Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
2. a recording made on magnetic tape
(verb)
1. register electronically
2. record on videotape

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

WRAPPER (noun)
1. a loose dressing gown for women
2. the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
ADHESIVE (noun)
1. a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
ADHESIVE (adjective)
1. tending to adhere

Hint 3: Anagram

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PATE

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21. Should the need ___

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23. Travelled by plane

24. Raw desire

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26. Kin group

27. Short-sleeved shirt style

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29. Blacken on a grill

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32. Pottery ___ (furniture store since 1949)

33. Small, swarming fly

34. ___-state area (greater New York City region, e.g.)

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Down

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9. Brand of laundry-detergent pods

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11. Like a character mentioned in the name of a book

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40. Subject for discussion

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45. Plant with fronds

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