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5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 14, 2009 · 7-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between November 2004 and October 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 14, 2009 · 7-Down · 5 letters
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conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
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