Breaks down, in a way Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, October 4, 2011 · 8-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between September 1997 and October 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 4, 2011 · 8-Down · 5 letters
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