Highly vigilant Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, June 17, 1994 · 7-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, June 17, 1994.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 17, 1994 · 7-Down · 5 letters
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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"
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