Control, metaphorically Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, February 20, 2022 · 16-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between December 2016 and February 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 20, 2022 · 16-Down · 5 letters
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