Black, in a way Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, December 14, 2008 · 89-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between January 1995 and December 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 14, 2008 · 89-Across · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
adjective
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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