The Clue
Put back into shape (7 letter answer)
The Answer
RESTORE
Tags
Notes
The answer RESTORE is common and appears about once every 350 puzzles.
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Make good as new
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What a spa might do
Definition
RESTORE as a verb:
1. (restore, reconstruct) = return to its original or usable and functioning condition; "restore the forest to its original pristine condition"
2. (regenerate, restore, rejuvenate) = return to life; get or give new life or energy; "The week at the spa restored me"
3. (restore, restitute) = give or bring back; "Restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner"
4. (repair, mend, fix, bushel, doctor, furbish up, restore, touch on) = restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; "She repaired her TV set"; "Repair my shoes please"
5. (restore, reinstate, reestablish) = bring back into original existence, use, function, or position; "restore law and order"; "reestablish peace in the region"; "restore the emperor to the throne"