Trims the tree Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 31, 1993 · 10-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 31, 1993.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 31, 1993 · 10-Across · 4 letters
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cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden"
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