Deferential Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Thursday, April 24, 2025 · 16-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between April 2006 and April 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 24, 2025 · 16-Across · 8 letters
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Courteously deferential and respectful.
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