Close with wax Crossword Clue

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Close with wax Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare
2. fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
(verb)
1. make tight; secure against leakage
2. cover with varnish

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

WAX (verb)
1. increase in phase
2. go up or advance
WAX (noun)
1. any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
CLOSE (verb)
1. cease to operate or cause to cease operating
2. come to a close
CLOSE (adjective)
1. not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
2. of textiles
CLOSE (adverb)
1. near in time or place or relationship
2. in an attentive manner
CLOSE (noun)
1. the last section of a communication
2. the temporal end; the concluding time

Hint 3: Anagram

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Down

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15. Eyeliner mishaps

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21. Quick snooze

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23. Shower sponge

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46. Mull over

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53. "I'm an ___ book"

54. Crossing guard garment

55. If all ___ fails...

59. Tax ID

60. Word ignored when alphabetizing

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