Made better Crossword Clue

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HEALED

(6 letters)

EASED

(5 letters)

ENHANCED

(8 letters)

IMPROVED

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. (used of rubber) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity)
2. (used of tobacco) aging as a preservative process (`aged’ is pronounced as one syllable)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MADE (adjective)
1. produced by a manufacturing process
2. successful or assured of success
BETTER (adjective)
1. (comparative and superlative of `well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
2. (comparative of `good’) changed for the better in health or fitness
BETTER (adverb)
1. from a position of superiority or authority
BETTER (verb)
1. surpass in excellence
2. get better
BETTER (noun)
1. someone who bets
2. a superior person having claim to precedence

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

HEALED
(6 letters)
EASED
(5 letters)
ENHANCED
(8 letters)
IMPROVED
(8 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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