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NYT Crossword Answers for May 17, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012 · 59 clues
This page lists the NYT Crossword from Thursday, May 17, 2012: 59 clues, each with its answer behind a reveal button. For the newest puzzle, go to today's NYT Crossword answers.
Across clues
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What a walk in the ballpark will get you / (next line) It's spelled out in an Aretha Franklin hit
7 letters Hints for What a walk in the ballpark will get you / (next line) It's spelled out in an Aretha Franklin hit Clue page for What a walk in the ballpark will get you / (next line) It's spelled out in an Aretha Franklin hit
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Down clues
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Te ___
4 letters Hints for Te ___ Clue page for Te ___
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Creed
7 letters Hints for Creed Clue page for Creed
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