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5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 31, 2009 · 109-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 31, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 31, 2009 · 109-Down · 5 letters
TENSE0 of 5 letters revealed
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in or of a state of physical or nervous tension
adjective
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