Administer Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, August 14, 1997 · 16-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between February 1996 and August 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 14, 1997 · 16-Across · 4 letters
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administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks"
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