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3 letters · New York Times · Saturday, March 15, 2025 · 41-Across

Appeared in 37 New York Times Crosswords between February 1996 and July 2026.

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short; "eleven is one shy of a dozen"

adjective

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Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, February 26, 1996.

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August 18, 2009
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August 14, 2009
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February 7, 2008
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December 4, 2005
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November 12, 2005
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August 10, 2003
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August 9, 2003
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January 1, 2003
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April 26, 2001
46-Across · 3 letters
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April 6, 2001
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June 2, 2000
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April 17, 2000
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March 13, 1999
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March 5, 1997
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February 26, 1996
25-Across · 6 letters
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February 18, 1996
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