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verb • earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages • convert into cash; of goods and property • expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass • make real or concrete; give reality or substance to • be fully aware or cognizant of • perceive (an idea or situation) mentally | ||||||||
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Abuse Getting A Little Nasty Officer Finally Breaking In Crossword Clue
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ILLTREAT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ILLTREAT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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