Coolness under pressure Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 8, 2014 · 7-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 8, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 8, 2014 · 7-Down · 5 letters
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great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"
noun
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