They're universally accepted Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Thursday, May 5, 2011 · 28-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between August 1999 and May 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 5, 2011 · 28-Down · 6 letters
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a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
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