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The Clue

Freshens (7 letter answer)

The Answer

AERATES

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Notes

The answer AERATES is uncommon, appearing about once every 575 puzzles.

Related Clues

Oxygenates
Ventilates
Adds oxygen
Causes to sparkle
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Freshens, in a way
Infuses with bubbles
Makes bubbly
Makes effervescent
Sprays, perhaps
Treats with CO2
Clears out, in a way
Does an aquarium job
Does a greenskeeper's task
Makes soda water
Drags a harrow through, say

Definition

AERATE as a verb:

1. (air out, air, aerate) = expose to fresh air; "aerate your old sneakers"
2. (activate, aerate) = aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter
3. (oxygenate, oxygenize, oxygenise, aerate) = impregnate, combine, or supply with oxygen; "oxygenate blood"