The Clue
Like topiary (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SHAPED
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Notes
The answer SHAPED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Formed
Molded
Sculptured
Adapted or adjusted
Like a sculpture
Like putty in one's hands, maybe
Definition
SHAPE as a verb:
1. (determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate) = shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
2. (shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge) = make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
3. (shape, form) = give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"
SHAPED as an adjective:
1. (shaped, molded, wrought) = shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort); "a shaped handgrip"; "the molded steel plates"; "the wrought silver bracelet"
2. having the shape of; "a square shaped playing field"