Acquire Crossword Clue

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Acquire Crossword Answer

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GAIN

(4 letters)

OBTAIN

(6 letters)

ATTAIN

(6 letters)

COMEBY

(6 letters)

INCUR

(5 letters)

GET

(3 letters)

TAKEON

(6 letters)

GARNER

(6 letters)

RECEIVE

(7 letters)

NET

(3 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
2. come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
(noun)
1. a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

Hint 2: Clue Definition

ACQUIRE (verb)
1. come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
2. gain through experience

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

GAIN
(4 letters)
OBTAIN
(6 letters)
ATTAIN
(6 letters)
COMEBY
(6 letters)
INCUR
(5 letters)
Get
(3 letters)
TAKEON
(6 letters)
GARNER
(6 letters)
RECEIVE
(7 letters)
NET
(3 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
TEG

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