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5 letters · New York Times · Friday, January 9, 2026 · 8-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between August 2005 and January 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 9, 2026 · 8-Down · 5 letters
VEXES0 of 5 letters revealed
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be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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