Become ready to eat Crossword Clue

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Become ready to eat Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. cause to ripen or develop fully
2. grow ripe

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BECOME (verb)
1. undergo a change or development
2. enhance the appearance of
READY (adjective)
1. apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
2. completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
READY (verb)
1. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
2. prepare for eating by applying heat
READY (noun)
1. poised for action

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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