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3 | 23% | 4 | Word repeated in "Now ___ away! ___ away! ___ away ...!" | |
Take Away Gradually Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "WEAN" which means:
- verb
- • Gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk
- • Detach the affections of
An example sentence would be:
- • "It can be difficult to wean a child off their favorite toy."
- • "We need to wean ourselves off our dependence on fossil fuels."
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New York Times27 Dec 1981 | Down 16 | |
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