The Clue
Freshens (7 letter answer)
The Answer
AERATES
Tags
Notes
The answer AERATES is uncommon, appearing about once every 575 puzzles.
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Adds oxygen
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Freshens, in a way
Infuses with bubbles
Makes bubbly
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Clears out, in a way
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Makes soda water
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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"