On one's mark Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, November 22, 1994 · 24-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, November 22, 1994.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 22, 1994 · 24-Down · 6 letters
POISED0 of 6 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action; "a gull in poised flight"; "George's poised hammer"
adjective
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