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Desex The Text Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: BOWDLERIZE

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We think the answer is "BOWDLERIZE" which means:

    verb
  • • Edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The classic novel had been bowdlerized to remove any explicit content."
  • • "The teacher had to bowdlerize the play in order to make it suitable for the school production."

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New York Times28 May 1977 Down 29
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