Deal with empty shelves Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Deal with empty shelves" crossword clue for today's "Wall Street Journal" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Deal with empty shelves" provides a hint that corresponds to the answer "RESTOCK." Let's break down why this answer fits the clue:

• Deal with: This implies taking action to address a situation. In this context, it suggests actively responding to a specific condition or problem.
• Empty shelves: This phrase indicates a lack of inventory or goods on the shelves, typically in a retail or storage setting where items are meant to be stocked for sale or use.
• Restock: When there are empty shelves, the appropriate action to take is to replenish the stock or inventory that is missing. The term "restock" specifically means filling up those empty shelves with new supplies or products.

Therefore, the answer "RESTOCK" for the clue "Deal with empty shelves" aligns perfectly as it represents the act of refilling or replenishing depleted stock to address the issue of emptiness, making it a fitting solution within the context of the crossword puzzle.

Definition of "RESTOCK"

replenish (a store) with fresh stock or supplies

Example :

work began at once to restock the fishery

 The Crossword clue "Deal with empty shelves" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	23 August 2017	RESTOCK