Operate Crossword Clue

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Operate Crossword Answer

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USE

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MAN

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Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a small stream
2. a row of unravelled stitches
(verb)
1. have a particular form
2. perform as expected when applied

Hint 2: Clue Definition

OPERATE (verb)
1. handle and cause to function
2. perform as expected when applied

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

USE
(3 letters)
MAN
(3 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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31. "Fresh outta answers for ya"

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Down

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