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What seven did to nine, in a joke

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ate

(Other definitions for ate that I've seen before include "included in one's diet" , "Had at meal" , "Worried" , "upset > Greek goddess" , "Bolted" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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