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Answer: RIPEN
RIPEN is a New York Times Crossword puzzle answer that we have spotted 40 times.
Meaning
To ripen means to become fully mature, usually referring to fruits or other produce. When something ripens, it undergoes chemical changes that result in softening, sweetening, and becoming ready to eat or use.
Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: Mature. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.
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