Military acronym first used in W.W. II Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, July 22, 2023 · 22-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, July 22, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 22, 2023 · 22-Across · 5 letters
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an acronym often used by soldiers in World War II: situation normal all fucked up
noun
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