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4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 27, 2023 · 12-Down
Appeared in 7 New York Times Crosswords between May 1994 and September 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 27, 2023 · 12-Down · 4 letters
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cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden"
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4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between November 1999 and July 2023.TRIM4 lettersanswer page
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