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Groom for quite a while (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

preen

(Other definitions for preen that I've seen before include "Vainly groom oneself" , "Self-congratulate" , "Perfect one's appearance" , "Tidy/clean (feathers)" , "Dress with elaborate care" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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