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4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, September 12, 2002 · 13-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, September 12, 2002.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 12, 2002 · 13-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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