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4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, May 5, 2005 · 59-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, May 5, 2005.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 5, 2005 · 59-Across · 4 letters
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use up, consume fully; "The legislature expended its time on school questions"
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