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4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, March 24, 2002 · 15-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, March 24, 2002.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 24, 2002 · 15-Across · 4 letters
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a highly desirable position or assignment; "a political plum"
noun
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