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6 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 2-Down

Appeared in 6 New York Times Crosswords between June 1994 and October 2026.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 31, 2026 · 2-Down · 6 letters

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quick or skillful or adept in action or thought; "an exceptionally adroit pianist"; "an adroit technician"; "his adroit replies to hecklers won him many followers"; "an adroit negotiator"

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