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Tidy one's feathers (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

preen

(Other definitions for preen that I've seen before include "Maintain" , "Groom with great care" , "Perfect one's appearance" , "Dress or smooth, feathers say" , "Self-congratulate" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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