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Brighten Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is LIVEN which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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97%5Exact Match!
verb

• make lively

96%7Exact Match!
verb

• cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful

• become cheerful

95%7Exact Match!
verb

• start to burn with a bright flame

• introduce light into

• become clear

• ignite

• begin to smoke

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New York Times11 Apr 2020 Across 18
The Guardian Speedy22 May 2016 Across 9
New York Times17 Oct 1997 Across 19
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