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noun • improper or excessive use verb • apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly • change the inherent purpose or function of something | ||||||||
Handles Badly Crossword Clue
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ILLUSES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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ILLUSES
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times05 Dec 2015 | Down 40 | ILLUSES |
| New York Times12 Aug 2012 | Down 51 | PAWSAT |
| New York Times10 Apr 1976 | Across 35 | |
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