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5 letters · New York Times · Friday, October 22, 2004 · 29-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between May 2004 and October 2004.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 22, 2004 · 29-Down · 5 letters
TOADY0 of 5 letters revealed
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try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 28, 2004.KOWTOW6 lettersanswer page
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