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5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · 17-Across

Appeared in 68 New York Times Crosswords between December 1993 and May 2026.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 27, 2026 · 17-Across · 5 letters

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the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

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