Protective hairstyle Crossword Clue

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Protective hairstyle Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. form or weave into a braid or braids
2. make by braiding or interlacing
(noun)
1. trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
2. a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PROTECTIVE (adjective)
1. intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
2. showing care
HAIRSTYLE (noun)
1. the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman’s hair)

Hint 3: Anagram

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