Grace under pressure Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, March 6, 2018 · 21-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between October 2002 and March 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 6, 2018 · 21-Across · 5 letters
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great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"
noun
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