They can be bruised or inflated Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 1, 2026 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 1, 2026 · 16-Across · 4 letters
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an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
noun
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