Grow progressively more rancid Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. ripen and generate pus
(noun)
1. a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PROGRESSIVELY (adverb)
1. advancing in amount or intensity
RANCID (adjective)
1. smelling of fermentation or staleness
2. (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition

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