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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 23% | 5 | Proper | |
3 | 23% | 8 | Proper | |
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We think the answer is "BEHOOVES" which means:
- verb
- • To befit, to suit.
- • To be necessary for (someone).
- • To be in the best interest of; to benefit.
- • To be needful, meet or becoming.
An example sentence would be:
- • "It behooves you to study for the upcoming exam."
- • "It behooves us to arrive early for the meeting."
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New York Times05 Oct 1982 | Down 9 | |
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