Smooths (out) Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, December 9, 2025 · 52-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between December 2021 and December 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 9, 2025 · 52-Down · 5 letters
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press and smooth with a heated iron; "press your shirts"; "she stood there ironing"
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