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5 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 2, 2026 · 31-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, February 2, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 2, 2026 · 31-Down · 5 letters
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a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
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