A way to make newer (5)

I believe the answer is:

renew

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'a way to' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'make newer' is the wordplay.
'make' indicates an anagram.
'newer' with letters rearranged gives 'RENEW'.

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(Other definitions for renew that I've seen before include "Revive" , "Restore to original state" , "Start afresh" , "Reinforce" , "Extend (subscription)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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