Cultural expression Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 23, 2024 · 2-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 23, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 23, 2024 · 2-Down · 5 letters
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an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
noun
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