Loses on purpose Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, November 16, 2008 · 77-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between March 2007 and November 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 16, 2008 · 77-Across · 5 letters
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eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight
verb
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