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noun • an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect • a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations • a substance that exerts some force or effect • a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission • any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau • the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause | ||||||||
Cia Precursor Crossword Clue
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OSS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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OSS
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times26 Dec 2016 | Down 38 | OSS |
| New York Times Bonus01 May 2004 | Across 22 | OSS |
| New York Times02 Mar 1991 | Down 38 | OSS |
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