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Spoils Actions Meant To Rectify Crossword Clue

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verb

• make impure

• make radioactive by adding radioactive material

28%14Actions employed to rectify an unfavorable situation
noun

• action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action

28%11Actions taken to rectify or alleviate a negative situation
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