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9 letters · New York Times · Sunday, February 13, 2022 · 49-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, February 13, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 13, 2022 · 49-Across · 9 letters
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become smaller or draw together; "The fabric shrank"; "The balloon shrank"
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