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Smooth, as feathers (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

preen

'smooth as feathers' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for preen that I've seen before include "demonstrate pride" , "Maintain" , "Groom elaborately" , "Tidy and clean (plumage)" , "Titivate oneself" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post and the Universal.
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