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5 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 7, 2022 · 53-Down

Appeared in 20 New York Times Crosswords between April 1994 and February 2022.

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capture the attention or imagination of; "This story will grab you"; "The movie seized my imagination"

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February 7, 2022
53-Down · 5 letters
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August 18, 2015
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May 25, 2015
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December 15, 2013
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September 6, 2011
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April 14, 2011
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November 11, 2007
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October 30, 2005
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October 21, 2005
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January 10, 2005
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January 5, 2003
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March 24, 2002
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February 14, 2000
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October 24, 1999
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May 24, 1998
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March 1, 1998
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March 27, 1997
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March 5, 1996
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August 11, 1995
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April 10, 1994
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