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5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, March 13, 2024 · 6-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between July 2003 and March 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 13, 2024 · 6-Down · 5 letters
ALERT0 of 5 letters revealed
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engaged in or accustomed to close observation; "caught by a couple of alert cops"; "alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came"; "constantly alert and vigilant, like a sentinel on duty"
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