The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PREENS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1961.
Shows vanity in (oneself) crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| PREENS | 100 % | 6 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Shows vanity in (oneself)
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- conceit
 - swelled head
 - self-conceit
 - preen
 - boast
 - boastfulness
 - vainglory
 - sport
 - sports
 - plume
 - equivocate
 - keep down
 
Crossword Answer definitions
PREENS verb- To pin; fasten.
 
- (of birds) To groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers.
 - To show off, posture, or smarm.
 - To trim up, as trees.
 
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