What a retractable pen lacks Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Saturday, March 18, 2023 · 45-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 18, 2023 · 45-Across · 3 letters
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an upper limit on what is allowed; "he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"; "there was a roof on salaries"; "they established a cap for prices"
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