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4 letters · New York Times · Monday, April 16, 2012 · 32-Down

Appeared in 26 New York Times Crosswords between January 1995 and April 2025.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 16, 2012 · 32-Down · 4 letters

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blatant or sensational promotion

noun

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November 1, 2001
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