Adjust Crossword Clue

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Adjust Crossword Answer

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ALTER

(5 letters)

MODIFY

(6 letters)

ORIENT

(6 letters)

TUNE

(4 letters)

ARRANGE

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. adjust finely
2. pull or pull out sharply
(noun)
1. a squeeze with the fingers

Hint 2: Clue Definition

ADJUST (verb)
1. adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
2. place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ALTER
(5 letters)
MODIFY
(6 letters)
ORIENT
(6 letters)
TUNE
(4 letters)
ARRANGE
(7 letters)

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