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4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, September 5, 2019 · 57-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, September 5, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 5, 2019 · 57-Down · 4 letters
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an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall; "he blamed his slip on the ice"; "the jolt caused many slips and a few spills"
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