Mounting desire to steal underwear in this neighbourhood Crossword Clue

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Mounting desire to steal underwear in this neighbourhood Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. close at hand

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MOUNTING (noun)
1. an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
2. framework used for support or display
NEIGHBOURHOOD (noun)
1. a surrounding or nearby region
2. people living near one another

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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