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16 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · 37-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 3, 2026 · 37-Across · 16 letters
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Let's deal with matters of highest priority first; let's deal with matters in logical sequence.
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