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5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 6-Across

Appeared in 11 New York Times Crosswords between November 1995 and October 2026.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 11, 2026 · 6-Across · 5 letters

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showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

adjective

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