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"Hmm, why use the spellings of 17-, 27- and 46-Across?" Crossword Clue Answer

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THE CLUE
“"Hmm, why use the spellings of 17-, 27- and 46-Across?"”
THE ANSWER
58 ACROSSMAY 12 2026
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