Auspices Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, December 31, 2006 · 12-Down
Appeared in 8 New York Times Crosswords between May 1996 and December 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 31, 2006 · 12-Down · 5 letters
AEGIS0 of 5 letters revealed
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kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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