Brings into the family Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 15, 2025 · 18-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 15, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 15, 2025 · 18-Down · 6 letters
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take into one's family; "They adopted two children from Nicaragua"
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