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5 letters · New York Times · Friday, September 23, 2022 · 3-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, September 23, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 23, 2022 · 3-Down · 5 letters
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impudent aggressiveness; "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"
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