Put to the test Crossword Clue

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TRY

(3 letters)

USE

(3 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. tested and proved useful or correct
2. tested and proved to be reliable

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TEST (noun)
1. trying something to find out about it
2. any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc
TEST (verb)
1. test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
2. examine someone’s knowledge of something
PUT (verb)
1. attribute or give
2. formulate in a particular style or language
PUT (noun)
1. the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

TRY
(3 letters)
USE
(3 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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22. Quiet partner?

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31. Papers in pots

34. Barclays Center ballers

38. Star pitcher

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45. Planted plots

46. Key

48. Press into service

50. Relaxed

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59. Terrible time for a toddler

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32. Approved

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37. Position

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41. In the company of

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