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5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, February 8, 2025 · 39-Down

Appeared in 16 New York Times Crosswords between August 1999 and June 2025.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 8, 2025 · 39-Down · 5 letters

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turn away or aside; "They averted their eyes when the King entered"

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