Sam Spade type Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, December 23, 2009 · 4-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, December 23, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 23, 2009 · 4-Down · 3 letters
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