Vigilant Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, January 4, 2021 · 15-Across
Appeared in 7 New York Times Crosswords between March 2000 and January 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 4, 2021 · 15-Across · 5 letters
ALERT0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
engaged in or accustomed to close observation; "caught by a couple of alert cops"; "alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came"; "constantly alert and vigilant, like a sentinel on duty"
adjective
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Known letters
5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
- Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between March 2000 and April 2001.ONALERT7 lettersanswer page
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, August 10, 2004.AWARE5 lettersanswer page
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