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8 letters · New York Times · Sunday, November 9, 2008 · 48-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, November 9, 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 9, 2008 · 48-Down · 8 letters
ESOTERIC0 of 8 letters revealed
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confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle; "a compilation of esoteric philosophical theories"
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