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5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, July 24, 2002 · 47-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, July 24, 2002.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 24, 2002 · 47-Down · 5 letters
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an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
noun
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