Diverts Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, January 16, 2026 · 40-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between October 2002 and January 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 16, 2026 · 40-Across · 6 letters
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occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "The play amused the ladies"
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