Principal pipes Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, December 1, 2005 · 49-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between April 2003 and December 2005.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 1, 2005 · 49-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage
noun
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