"Close but no cigar" Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 7, 2009 · 22-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between May 2002 and September 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 7, 2009 · 22-Down · 6 letters
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, May 20, 2002.NICETRY7 lettersanswer page
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