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7 letters · New York Times · Thursday, September 18, 2025 · 18-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between April 2023 and September 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 18, 2025 · 18-Across · 7 letters
DESIRED0 of 7 letters revealed
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wanted intensely; "the child could no longer resist taking one of the craved cookies"; "it produced the desired effect"
adjective
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