What a first crush might be dismissed as Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 16, 2025 · 36-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, June 16, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 16, 2025 · 36-Across · 9 letters
PUPPYLOVE0 of 9 letters revealed
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temporary love of an adolescent
noun
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