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5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 20, 1999 · 52-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, October 20, 1999.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 20, 1999 · 52-Down · 5 letters
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a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
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