Verb preceder, typically Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, January 12, 2026 · 48-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, January 12, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 12, 2026 · 48-Down · 4 letters
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the word class that can serve as the subject or object of a verb, the object of a preposition, or in apposition
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