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The Clue

Petruchio's activity (6 letter answer)

The Answer

TAMING

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Notes

The answer TAMING is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.

Related Clues

Domestication
Action by Petruchio
Shakespearean subject
Toning down

Definition

TAME as a verb:

1. (tame, chasten, subdue) = correct by punishment or discipline
2. (tone down, moderate, tame) = make less strong or intense; soften; "Tone down that aggressive letter"; "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements"
3. (domesticate, cultivate, naturalize, naturalise, tame) = adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment; "domesticate oats"; "tame the soil"
4. (domesticate, domesticize, domesticise, reclaim, tame) = overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable; "He tames lions for the circus"; "reclaim falcons"
5. (domesticate, tame) = make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans; "The horse was domesticated a long time ago"; "The wolf was tamed and evolved into the house dog"