Contraction starting a Christmas poem Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, November 23, 2021 · 49-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 23, 2021 · 49-Down · 4 letters
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Contraction of it + was, often at the beginning of a line.
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