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5 letters · New York Times · Monday, November 2, 2020 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, November 2, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 2, 2020 · 16-Across · 5 letters
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a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort"
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