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5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, June 14, 2007 · 45-Across
Appeared in 16 New York Times Crosswords between July 1995 and July 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 14, 2007 · 45-Across · 5 letters
ALERT0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
engaged in or accustomed to close observation; "caught by a couple of alert cops"; "alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came"; "constantly alert and vigilant, like a sentinel on duty"
adjective
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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