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5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 28, 1999 · 55-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, April 28, 1999.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 28, 1999 · 55-Down · 5 letters
DEWEY0 of 5 letters revealed
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United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
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