Playful leap Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, October 23, 2016 · 17-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, October 23, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 23, 2016 · 17-Across · 5 letters
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a playful leap or hop
noun
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