Material for a pet project? Crossword Clue

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Material for a pet project? Crossword Answer

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PROJECT (noun)
1. any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
2. a planned undertaking
PROJECT (verb)
1. extend out or project in space
2. make or work out a plan for; devise
MATERIAL (noun)
1. artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
2. the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
MATERIAL (adjective)
1. having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
2. having material or physical form or substance

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