Slightly open Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, March 8, 2023 · 12-Down
Appeared in 17 New York Times Crosswords between April 1996 and March 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 8, 2023 · 12-Down · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
slightly open; "the door was ajar"
adjective
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New York Times · Wednesday, October 11, 2023 · 4 letters
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