The Clue
Put new parts on, in a way (8 letter answer)
The Answer
RETROFIT
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Notes
The answer RETROFIT is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.
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Definition
RETROFIT as a noun:
1. a component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured
2. the act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured; "the court ordered a retrofit on all automobiles"
RETROFIT as a verb:
1. provide with parts, devices, or equipment not available or in use at the time of the original manufacture; "They car companies retrofitted all the old models with new carburetors"
2. fit in or on an existing structure, such as an older house; "The mansion was retrofitted with modern plumbing"
3. substitute new or modernized parts or equipment for older ones; "The laboratory retrofitted to meet the safety codes"