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The Clue

" . . . summer's ___ breath": Juliet (8 letter answer)

The Answer

RIPENING

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Notes

The answer RIPENING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

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Definition

RIPENING as a noun:

1. (maturation, ripening, maturement) = coming to full development; becoming mature
2. (ripening, aging, ageing) = acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time

RIPEN as a verb:

1. (ripen, mature) = cause to ripen or develop fully; "The sun ripens the fruit"; "Age matures a good wine"
2. grow ripe; "The plums ripen in July"