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5 letters · New York Times · Friday, January 9, 2026 · 9-Down
Appeared in 16 New York Times Crosswords between April 1994 and January 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 9, 2026 · 9-Down · 5 letters
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construct, build, or erect; "Raise a barn"
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, June 18, 1996.CONSTRUCT9 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, April 2, 1994.CREATE6 lettersanswer page
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