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4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, December 10, 2020 · 17-Down

Appeared in 11 New York Times Crosswords between November 1994 and December 2020.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 10, 2020 · 17-Down · 4 letters

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influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; "He palavered her into going along"

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