"Intelligence is the ability to ___ to change": Stephen Hawking Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, April 9, 2026 · 36-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 9, 2026 · 36-Down · 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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