Answer:

nurtured

Answer	Crossword Clue
NURTURED	Cared for
NURTURED	Fed.
NURTURED	Maintained.

NURTURED	Educated.
NURTURED	Fed
NURTURED	Reared
NURTURED	Was a mentor to
NURTURED	Gave plenty of TLC

Crossword

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