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5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · 4-Across

Appeared in 18 New York Times Crosswords between July 1996 and September 2026.

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develop and grow; "Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera"

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Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, November 16, 2001.
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Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, January 4, 1997.

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September 9, 2026
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December 24, 2016
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February 13, 2016
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May 28, 2010
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August 7, 2005
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July 9, 2004
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July 9, 2004
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July 9, 2004
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May 27, 2003
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November 16, 2001
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October 5, 2000
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March 5, 2000
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August 23, 1998
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June 21, 1998
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April 5, 1998
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December 6, 1997
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January 4, 1997
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July 23, 1996
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