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5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 24, 1996 · 51-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, April 24, 1996.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 24, 1996 · 51-Down · 5 letters
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come to terms with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
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