Close encounter Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 29, 2006 · 52-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, January 29, 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 29, 2006 · 52-Across · 5 letters
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a minor short-term fight
noun
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