Get one's points across? Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Saturday, September 27, 1997 · 20-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, September 27, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 27, 1997 · 20-Across · 3 letters
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obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; "The home team was gaining ground"; "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"
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