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5 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 18, 2023 · 9-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 18, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 18, 2023 · 9-Across · 5 letters
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make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose; "Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country"
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