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5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 20, 2018 · 33-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between October 2004 and May 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 20, 2018 · 33-Across · 5 letters
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Of a baserunner, when a fly ball is hit, to put one's foot on the base one is currently at until the ball is caught. When the ball is caught, the baserunner may attempt to advance to the next base, at the risk of being tagged out.
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