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5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 31, 2020 · 71-Down

Appeared in 20 New York Times Crosswords between December 1996 and November 2025.

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MEANIE6 letters
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Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, September 14, 2006.
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November 2, 2025
16-Down · 5 letters
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May 31, 2020
71-Down · 5 letters
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January 5, 2018
52-Across · 6 letters
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January 18, 2015
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February 4, 2014
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February 5, 2013
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January 28, 2010
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April 30, 2008
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February 17, 2008
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November 11, 2006
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November 11, 2006
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September 14, 2006
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July 8, 2006
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June 12, 2005
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May 14, 2005
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August 9, 2004
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August 28, 2002
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November 8, 1999
22-Down · 6 letters
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January 14, 1997
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December 30, 1996
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