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5 letters · New York Times · Friday, July 11, 2025 · 43-Down

Appeared in 20 New York Times Crosswords between December 1993 and July 2025.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 11, 2025 · 43-Down · 5 letters

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a pompous fool

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