Bare-bones Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, January 16, 2026 · 1-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between May 2009 and January 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 16, 2026 · 1-Down · 5 letters
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