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4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, June 27, 2002 · 1-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, June 27, 2002.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 27, 2002 · 1-Across · 4 letters
PARE0 of 4 letters revealed
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remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size; "pare one's fingernails"; "trim the photograph"; "trim lumber"
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