Render imperfect Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Sunday, April 28, 2013 · 9-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between September 2003 and April 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 28, 2013 · 9-Down · 3 letters
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make imperfect; "nothing marred her beauty"
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