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5 letters · New York Times · Monday, May 20, 2019 · 39-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, May 20, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 20, 2019 · 39-Across · 5 letters
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To start performing; start playing a song, etc.
verb · fill-in-the-blank
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