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5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, July 14, 2022 · 68-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, July 14, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 14, 2022 · 68-Across · 5 letters
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an act that brings discredit to the person who does it; "he made a huge blot on his copybook"
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