Purifies Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 9, 2011 · 21-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between August 2004 and January 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 9, 2011 · 21-Across · 7 letters
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attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or validity by polishing or purifying; "many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet"
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, August 17, 2004.CLEANSES8 lettersanswer page
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