Comparatively quick Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, March 26, 2004 · 8-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between September 2002 and March 2004.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 26, 2004 · 8-Down · 6 letters
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moving quickly and lightly; "sleek and agile as a gymnast"; "as nimble as a deer"; "nimble fingers"; "quick of foot"; "the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it"
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, September 20, 2002.APTER5 lettersanswer page
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