The Clue
Adjust (8 letter answer)
The Answer
REGULATE
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Notes
The answer REGULATE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Control
Manage
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Definition
REGULATE as a verb:
1. (regulate, modulate) = fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of; "regulate the temperature"; "modulate the pitch"
2. (regulate, regularize, regularise, order, govern) = bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations; "We cannot regulate the way people dress"; "This town likes to regulate"
3. (determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate) = shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
4. (baffle, regulate) = check the emission of (sound)