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5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 15, 2024 · 123-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 15, 2024 · 123-Across · 5 letters
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lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking; "She always digresses when telling a story"; "her mind wanders"; "Don't digress when you give a lecture"
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