Composure Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, July 16, 2026 · 56-Down
Appeared in 9 New York Times Crosswords between February 1995 and July 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 16, 2026 · 56-Down · 5 letters
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great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"
noun
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