Furnish with supplies

EQUIP

["Think of what you might do to a new workshop or a soldier before a mission—it involves making sure they have all the necessary tools or gear. The word starts with \"E\" and rhymes with \"rip.\""]

"Furnish with supplies" is a straightforward definition clue pointing to a word that means providing what’s needed for a task. The answer "EQUIP" fits perfectly because it directly means to supply someone or something with necessary tools or resources. There’s no hidden wordplay here—just a clear, literal connection between the clue and the answer. Think of outfitting a team or gearing up for a job, and "equip" is the natural choice.