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5 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 25, 1998 · 7-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 25, 1998.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 25, 1998 · 7-Down · 5 letters
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be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"
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