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Adjust plug fitting (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

adapt

'adjust' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'plug fitting' is the wordplay.
'plug' becomes 'ad' (as in plugging a product).
'fitting' becomes 'apt' (both mean appropriate).
'ad'+'apt'='ADAPT'

(Other definitions for adapt that I've seen before include "Fashion" , "Adjust (to new condition)" , "Make fit" , "Change to suit new circumstances" , "Make suitable for new purpose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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