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5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 1-Down

Appeared in 7 New York Times Crosswords between November 1996 and August 2026.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 8, 2026 · 1-Down · 5 letters

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warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt; "they welcomed the spring thaw"

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