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NYT Crossword Answers for July 31, 2002
Wednesday, July 31, 2002 · 76 clues
This page lists the NYT Crossword from Wednesday, July 31, 2002: 76 clues, each with its answer behind a reveal button. For the newest puzzle, go to today's NYT Crossword answers.
Across clues
- 8
Copier
6 letters Hints for Copier Clue page for Copier
- 14
- 17
- 38
Beaten?
15 letters Hints for Beaten? Clue page for Beaten?
- 41
- 42
- 43
- 44
- 45
- 46
Atrophy?
10 letters Hints for Atrophy? Clue page for Atrophy?
- 51
- 54
- 64
- 65
- 66
Down clues
- 1
- 7
- 24
- 28
- 31
Ripen
3 letters Hints for Ripen Clue page for Ripen
- 34
- 36
- 40
- 48
- 49
Named
5 letters Hints for Named Clue page for Named
- 50
- 53
- 56
- 58
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