Contrive Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, March 11, 2020 · 60-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between November 2002 and March 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 11, 2020 · 60-Across · 5 letters
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To generate, devise, or create.
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, November 3, 2002.BREW4 lettersanswer page
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