Wipe out an old score Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 9, 2005 · 40-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 9, 2005.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 9, 2005 · 40-Down · 7 letters
GETEVEN0 of 7 letters revealed
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take revenge or even out a score; "I cannot accept the defeat--I want to get even"
verb
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