Item plucked in the classic "he loves me / he loves me not" ritual Crossword Clue

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Item plucked in the classic "he loves me / he loves me not" ritual Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PLUCKED (adjective)
1. having the feathers removed, as from a pelt or a fowl
2. of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
CLASSIC (adjective)
1. of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
2. well-known and long-established in form or style
CLASSIC (noun)
1. a creation of the highest excellence
2. an artist who has created classic works

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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More Vulture Crossword (2/17/2025) Answers

Across

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12. Irritate

13. Have a snack

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18. "The Great British ___ Off"

19. "Kingdom of the Planet of the ___" (one of *three* 2024 movies that feature CGI primates in the "Best Visual Effects" Oscars category)

20. Soup often served with bamboo shoots

21. ___ King Cole

22. Irritated

23. One might facilitate a digital meeting?

28. Purchase from Playful Promises or Hanky Panky

29. Like some noses and earlobes

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Down

1. One of seven in a week

2. Artist Yoko ___

3. See 27 Down

4. Really, really wants

5. Like a kid who can't sit still

6. Movie format in which "Oppenheimer" must have felt like a religious experience

7. Certain chemical partical

9. Players that don’t start

11. Common sushi bar drink

14. Number of movies in the "Fast & Furious" franchise (not counting "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw" because that was a spin-off)

15. "Little Miss Sunshine" vehicle

16. Device that some use as a portable second monitor

18. Titular striped animal in a 2003 viral cartoon video

20. Five octaves, for Mariah Carey

22. Prefix with "dress" or "skirt"

24. Bit of advice

25. Joan of ___

26. Pastry central to "Waitress"

27. With 3-Down, tool used for removing dead skin

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