First love, perhaps Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, September 12, 2002 · 5-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, September 12, 2002.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 12, 2002 · 5-Across · 5 letters
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temporary love of an adolescent
noun
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