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6 letters · New York Times · Sunday, February 15, 2026 · 23-Down
Appeared in 6 New York Times Crosswords between May 1994 and February 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 15, 2026 · 23-Down · 6 letters
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an acute insufficiency
noun
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6 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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