Loose-___ paper Crossword Clue

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Loose-___ paper Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. look through a book or other written material
2. produce leaves, of plants
(noun)
1. the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
2. a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PAPER (noun)
1. the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher
2. an essay (especially one written as an assignment)
PAPER (verb)
1. cover with wallpaper
2. cover with paper
LOOSE (adjective)
1. (of textures) full of small openings or gaps
2. having escaped, especially from confinement
LOOSE (verb)
1. make loose or looser
2. grant freedom to; free from confinement
LOOSE (adverb)
1. without restraint

Hint 3: Anagram

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