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5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, March 25, 2014 · 11-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, March 25, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 25, 2014 · 11-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
To start performing; start playing a song, etc.
verb
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