"If only that were true ..." Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 13, 2021 · 53-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between April 2011 and September 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 13, 2021 · 53-Down · 5 letters
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Used to express the speaker's wish that the preceding statement were true.
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