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Punches the air … or a hint to what 1-Across creates in this puzzle Crossword Clue Answer

Deborah Simmons ✓Solving & explaining puzzles since 1998 · Last seen Oct 19, 2026

THE CLUE

“Punches the air … or a hint to what 1-Across creates in this puzzle”

THE ANSWER

57 ACROSSOCT 19 2026

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