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The Clue

Add yeast (6 letter answer)

The Answer

LEAVEN

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Notes

The answer LEAVEN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.

Related Clues

Infuse
Lightener
Sourdough, for one
Yeast
Help rise
Raise dough
Raise, in a way
Baking powder, e.g.
Get a rise out of?
Spread through, causing gradual change

Definition

LEAVEN as a noun:

1. (leaven, leavening) = a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
2. (leaven, leavening) = an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something; "his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor"

LEAVEN as a verb:

1. (raise, leaven, prove) = cause to puff up with a leaven; "unleavened bread"