Cook Up a Plan; Create a Method to Solve a Problem

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from The Netherlands, Group 2112, Puzzle 2 (Texel Island).

Question is: Cook Up a Plan; Create a Method to Solve a Problem

and the answer is: FORMULATE

Word Meaning:

FORMULATE — (transitive) To put into a clear and definite form of statement or expression.

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