Break off gradually Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 24-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 12, 2026 · 24-Down · 4 letters
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gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk; "she weaned her baby when he was 3 months old and started him on powdered milk"; "The kitten was weaned and fed by its owner with a bottle"
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