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4 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 22, 2025 · 57-Down
Appeared in 9 New York Times Crosswords between May 1995 and December 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 22, 2025 · 57-Down · 4 letters
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something causing misery or death; "the bane of my life"
noun
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