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6 letters · New York Times · Friday, July 31, 2026 · 42-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, July 31, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 31, 2026 · 42-Down · 6 letters
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a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition; "he was here for a little while"; "I need to rest for a piece"; "a spell of good weather"; "a patch of bad weather"
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