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5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, August 31, 2019 · 45-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 31, 2019 · 45-Down · 5 letters
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give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies"
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