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9 letters · New York Times · Friday, February 20, 2015 · 33-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, February 20, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 20, 2015 · 33-Down · 9 letters
TRUECRIME0 of 9 letters revealed
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A nonfiction literary and film genre in which the author examines an actual crime and details the actions of real people.
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