“Shall we begin?” Crossword Clue

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“Shall we begin?” Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
2. completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
(verb)
1. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
2. prepare for eating by applying heat
(noun)
1. poised for action

Hint 2: Clue Definition

BEGIN (verb)
1. have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
2. set in motion, cause to start
BEGIN (noun)
1. Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

Hint 3: Anagram

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DEARY

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