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6 letters · New York Times · Thursday, December 14, 2006 · 35-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between February 1995 and December 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 14, 2006 · 35-Across · 6 letters
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ready and willing to be taught; "docile pupils eager for instruction"; "teachable youngsters"
adjective
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