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4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, December 7, 2025 · 106-Down

Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between December 2005 and December 2025.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 7, 2025 · 106-Down · 4 letters

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no less than what is stated; worthy of the name; "the real reason"; "real war"; "a real friend"; "a real woman"; "meat and potatoes--I call that a real meal"; "it's time he had a real job"; "it's no penny-ante job--he's making real money"

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  • APPLIED7 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, January 10, 2016.
  • HANDSON7 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, December 29, 2005.

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