Which process returns a computer or other device to its initial state? (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RESET Which process returns a computer or other device to its initial state? (5) (5)
6% ROUTER Computer gateway device (6) Puzzler Backwords Jul 12, 2026
5% OSPREY Hunter initially only seeking its quarry (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Jul 12, 2026
5% MOVE Relocate bird, doubling its initial value (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 10, 2026
5% ETAL Returning behind schedule, along with others (2,2) (4) The Sun Two Speed Jul 7, 2026
5% FERMENTATION Process in winemaking (12) Commuter Jul 7, 2026
5% ELSE Other (4) The Telegraph Quick Jul 7, 2026
5% MAINE State that only borders one other state (5) New York Times Mini Jul 6, 2026
5% USOC Games org. that added a "P" to its initials in 2019 (4) LA Times Daily Jul 5, 2026
5% RATTRAP Scoundrel returns component of pest-control device (3,4) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Jun 27, 2026
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