Q.: When is a door not a door? A.: When it's ___ Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, August 9, 2011 · 5-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, August 9, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 9, 2011 · 5-Across · 4 letters
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slightly open; "the door was ajar"
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