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5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, February 3, 1996 · 11-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, February 3, 1996.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 3, 1996 · 11-Down · 5 letters
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the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate); "he is playing third"
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