T.S. Eliot's (and the I.R.S.'s) "cruellest month" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, June 24, 2025 · 51-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 24, 2025 · 51-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
the month following March and preceding May
noun
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