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verb • cause to ripen or develop fully • grow ripe | ||||||||
| 25% | 8 | Often used to soften rough hands | ||||||
noun • a trademarked brand of petroleum jelly | ||||||||
| 25% | 4 | Often used to soften hard surfaces | ||||||
noun • floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) | ||||||||
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RIPEN which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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RIPEN
Updated: October 11, 2023
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