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The Clue
Brightened, with "up" (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PERKED
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Notes
The answer PERKED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Livened (up)
Sat (up)
___ up (revived)
Became attentive, with "up"
Made jaunty, with "up"
Definition
PERK as a verb:
1. (perk up, perk, percolate, pick up, gain vigor) = gain or regain energy; "I picked up after a nap"