Stuff

SATE

"Hint: To satisfy completely, as an appetite. This hint guides the solver toward the idea of fulfillment or satisfaction, particularly in the context of hunger, without directly repeating the original clue or giving away the answer. It’s a step easier than "Stuff" but still requires the solver to think of a synonym."

The clue "Stuff" leading to the answer "SATE" is an example of a concise and clever crossword definition. Here's how it works: "Stuff" can mean to fill or satisfy completely, often used in the context of food (e.g., "I'm stuffed after that meal").