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5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 25, 2025 · 4-Down

Appeared in 10 New York Times Crosswords between November 1994 and October 2025.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 25, 2025 · 4-Down · 5 letters

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report or maintain; "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"; "He said it was too late to intervene in the war"; "The registrar says that I owe the school money"

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  • ASSERTS7 letters
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    Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between November 1994 and May 2008.
  • UPHOLDS7 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, February 25, 2001.
  • HOLDSTO7 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, April 19, 1998.

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