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3 letters · New York Times · Monday, July 25, 2022 · 30-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between May 2016 and July 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 25, 2022 · 30-Down · 3 letters
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an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
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3 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, May 9, 2016.CLUE4 lettersanswer page
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