The Clue
Development (7 letter answer)
The Answer
NURTURE
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Notes
The answer NURTURE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
NURTURE as a noun:
1. (raising, rearing, nurture) = the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
2. (breeding, bringing up, fostering, fosterage, nurture, raising, rearing, upbringing) = helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"
NURTURE as a verb:
1. (foster, nurture) = help develop, help grow; "nurture his talents"
2. (rear, raise, bring up, nurture, parent) = bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children"
3. (nourish, nurture, sustain) = provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"