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5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, December 4, 2018 · 38-Across

Appeared in 12 New York Times Crosswords between August 1994 and December 2018.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 4, 2018 · 38-Across · 5 letters

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a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

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