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4 letters · New York Times · Saturday, September 10, 2016 · 23-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between November 1996 and September 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 10, 2016 · 23-Down · 4 letters
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a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
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4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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