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5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, March 4, 2010 · 1-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, March 4, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 4, 2010 · 1-Across · 5 letters
ADLIB0 of 5 letters revealed
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without advance preparation; "he spoke ad lib"
adverb
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