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4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 12, 2005 · 19-Across
Appeared in 5 New York Times Crosswords between July 2000 and April 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 12, 2005 · 19-Across · 4 letters
WARY0 of 4 letters revealed
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marked by keen caution and watchful prudence; "they were wary in their movements"; "a wary glance at the black clouds"; "taught to be wary of strangers"
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