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4 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 7, 2026 · 49-Across
Appeared in 17 New York Times Crosswords between July 1996 and September 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 7, 2026 · 49-Across · 4 letters
STEW0 of 4 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
agitation resulting from active worry; "don't get in a stew"; "he's in a sweat about exams"
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4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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