Powerful Unix user Crossword Clue

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Powerful Unix user Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
2. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
(verb)
1. become settled or established and stable in one’s residence or life style
2. dig with the snout

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

UNIX (noun)
1. trademark for a powerful operating system
POWERFUL (adjective)
1. strong enough to knock down or overwhelm
2. having great influence
POWERFUL (adverb)
1. (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree

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