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The Clue

Becomes mature (6 letter answer)

The Answer

RIPENS

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Notes

The answer RIPENS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.

Related Clues

Ages
Matures
Mellows
Ages, as cheese
Approaches perfection
Comes to fruition
Comes to maturity
Cures, as cheese
Becomes ready for plucking
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Turns red, perhaps

Definition

RIPEN as a verb:

1. (ripen, mature) = cause to ripen or develop fully; "The sun ripens the fruit"; "Age matures a good wine"
2. grow ripe; "The plums ripen in July"