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{"rowid": 649361, "clue": "A target we bombed: a Washington landmark (9)", "answer": "WATERGATE", "definition": null, "clue_number": "27a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19970921 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
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{"rowid": 649365, "clue": "Work with metal fish (5)", "answer": "SMELT", "definition": null, "clue_number": "2d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19970921 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649366, "clue": "Discovers rock near huts (8)", "answer": "UNEARTHS", "definition": null, "clue_number": "3d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19970921 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649367, "clue": "Insult friends from the South (4)", "answer": "SLAP", "definition": null, "clue_number": "4d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19970921 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649368, "clue": "Mistakenly adds nine thousand dollars, causing grief (9)", "answer": "SADDENING", "definition": null, "clue_number": "5d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19970921 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649369, "clue": "Strange game involving Greek character and bird (6)", "answer": "MAGPIE", "definition": null, "clue_number": "6d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19970921 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649370, "clue": "Cherished today's tip concerning a certain Democrat (9)", "answer": "TREASURED", "definition": null, "clue_number": "7d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19970921 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649371, "clue": "Kind of rummy group of actors holding an audition initially (7)", "answer": "CANASTA", "definition": null, "clue_number": "8d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19970921 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649372, "clue": "I can toss in a Macintosh computer, perhaps (9)", "answer": "APPLIANCE", "definition": null, "clue_number": "14d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19970921 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649373, "clue": "First-rate toy sketcher (3-6)", "answer": "TOPDRAWER", "definition": null, "clue_number": "15d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19970921 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649374, "clue": "Needed 24 sheets in crimson (8)", "answer": "REQUIRED", "definition": null, "clue_number": "17d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19970921 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649375, "clue": "Went to bed bored again? (7)", "answer": "RETIRED", "definition": null, "clue_number": "18d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19970921 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649376, "clue": "Shades in more than one family room concealing place of refuge (7)", "answer": "DARKENS", "definition": null, "clue_number": "20d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19970921 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649377, "clue": "Fights yours truly over what's left of the wine (6)", "answer": "MELEES", "definition": null, "clue_number": "21d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19970921 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649378, "clue": "Bearing right, follow path (5)", "answer": "TRAIL", "definition": null, "clue_number": "24d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19970921 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649379, "clue": "Lead vermin uprising (4)", "answer": "STAR", "definition": null, "clue_number": "25d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19970921 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649760, "clue": "English Queen going around Swiss district with a Latin lover (4,6)", "answer": "MARCANTONY", "definition": null, "clue_number": "1a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649761, "clue": "Starts from scratch, without anticipating this blow (4)", "answer": "SWAT", "definition": null, "clue_number": "6a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649762, "clue": "Losing face, noted Cuban ballplayer (5)", "answer": "ASTRO", "definition": null, "clue_number": "9a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649763, "clue": "Where the early Beatles played organ and billiards (9)", "answer": "LIVERPOOL", "definition": null, "clue_number": "10a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649764, "clue": "Song and dance spot (6)", "answer": "BALLAD", "definition": null, "clue_number": "12a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649765, "clue": "Banner adorning wine vessel (6)", "answer": "FLAGON", "definition": null, "clue_number": "13a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649766, "clue": "Theatrical villain is one in the past (4)", "answer": "IAGO", "definition": null, "clue_number": "16a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649767, "clue": "Country guitarist playing \"Skin the Cat\" (4,6)", "answer": "CHETATKINS", "definition": null, "clue_number": "17a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649768, "clue": "Firm sent back cleverer actress (4,6)", "answer": "TESSHARPER", "definition": null, "clue_number": "20a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649769, "clue": "Someone singing and dancing a lot (4)", "answer": "ALTO", "definition": null, "clue_number": "21a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649770, "clue": "Comment Jerry Seinfeld's neighbor retracted (6)", "answer": "REMARK", "definition": null, "clue_number": "23a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649771, "clue": "Newspaper magnate listens to Toscanini's debut (6)", "answer": "HEARST", "definition": null, "clue_number": "25a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649772, "clue": "Push over one bad former Speaker of the House (3,6)", "answer": "TIPONEILL", "definition": null, "clue_number": "28a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649773, "clue": "Checks after a President (5)", "answer": "ADAMS", "definition": null, "clue_number": "29a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649774, "clue": "I'm sorry I'm so clumsy with doughnuts, pepper and salt (4)", "answer": "OOPS", "definition": null, "clue_number": "30a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649775, "clue": "Actress's bad day -- hell, yes! (4,6)", "answer": "ALLYSHEEDY", "definition": null, "clue_number": "31a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649776, "clue": "Guys sitting around a medium (4)", "answer": "MEAN", "definition": null, "clue_number": "1d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649777, "clue": "Groove while eating a bag with veggies (9)", "answer": "RUTABAGAS", "definition": null, "clue_number": "2d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649778, "clue": "A Mexican chicken god (6)", "answer": "APOLLO", "definition": null, "clue_number": "3d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649779, "clue": "Actress in a hit serial bombed (5,5)", "answer": "TALIASHIRE", "definition": null, "clue_number": "4d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649780, "clue": "\"Hub of a wheel,\" Jack said (4)", "answer": "NAVE", "definition": null, "clue_number": "5d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649781, "clue": "What's not right with Ron Darling's back (5)", "answer": "WRONG", "definition": null, "clue_number": "7d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649782, "clue": "Display of skill transformed the Waltons (6,4)", "answer": "TALENTSHOW", "definition": null, "clue_number": "8d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649783, "clue": "Tell of cheerleader's last cheer (6)", "answer": "RELATE", "definition": null, "clue_number": "11d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649784, "clue": "Painter's color on rocks upset Mel in the Hall of Fame (10)", "answer": "TINTORETTO", "definition": null, "clue_number": "14d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649785, "clue": "Alien comes before the boy, truly in a spacy way (10)", "answer": "ETHEREALLY", "definition": null, "clue_number": "15d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649786, "clue": "Churchill ate a sedative, somewhat nervous (3,2,4)", "answer": "ILLATEASE", "definition": null, "clue_number": "18d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649787, "clue": "Legendary figure with a boat and anchor needing repair (6)", "answer": "CHARON", "definition": null, "clue_number": "19d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649788, "clue": "Bring up the subject of bee pest (6)", "answer": "BROACH", "definition": null, "clue_number": "22d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649789, "clue": "Missouri dog is clean (3,2)", "answer": "MOPUP", "definition": null, "clue_number": "24d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649790, "clue": "Cultivate ready cash (4)", "answer": "TILL", "definition": null, "clue_number": "26d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 649791, "clue": "One short and pale (4)", "answer": "ASHY", "definition": null, "clue_number": "27d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19971214 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650530, "clue": "Outdoes former Communist leader with lofty lines (6)", "answer": "EXCELS", "definition": null, "clue_number": "1a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650531, "clue": "Witty conversation about Norm and Peg (8)", "answer": "REPARTEE", "definition": null, "clue_number": "4a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650532, "clue": "Proceeds to eat nearly every bakery product (3,4)", "answer": "TEACAKE", "definition": null, "clue_number": "10a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650533, "clue": "To feel affection for teacher is hopeless, in part (7)", "answer": "CHERISH", "definition": null, "clue_number": "11a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650534, "clue": "Read an exotic piece of poetry -- it makes you excited (10)", "answer": "ADRENALINE", "definition": null, "clue_number": "12a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650535, "clue": "Returning to scold false witness (4)", "answer": "LIAR", "definition": null, "clue_number": "13a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650536, "clue": "Struggle continued briefly to conclusion (7)", "answer": "CONTEND", "definition": null, "clue_number": "15a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650537, "clue": "Vermin-catching cat catches large snake (7)", "answer": "RATTLER", "definition": null, "clue_number": "17a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650538, "clue": "Sneaky editor returns five notes (7)", "answer": "DEVIOUS", "definition": null, "clue_number": "19a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650539, "clue": "Puts the finishing touches on brown part of tape recorder (7)", "answer": "CAPSTAN", "definition": null, "clue_number": "21a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650540, "clue": "Rejected clue: \"A kind of bread\" (4)", "answer": "PITA", "definition": null, "clue_number": "23a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650541, "clue": "Writes about Net stars (10)", "answer": "PENTANGLES", "definition": null, "clue_number": "24a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650542, "clue": "Reportedly, freedom fighter is a thug (7)", "answer": "GORILLA", "definition": null, "clue_number": "27a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650543, "clue": "Individual shot at viper (7)", "answer": "PRIVATE", "definition": null, "clue_number": "28a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650544, "clue": "High temperatures confused Einstein (8)", "answer": "NINETIES", "definition": null, "clue_number": "29a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650545, "clue": "Discriminating religious group includes the French (6)", "answer": "SELECT", "definition": null, "clue_number": "30a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650546, "clue": "\"Spellbound\" opening on the first of December (9)", "answer": "ENTRANCED", "definition": null, "clue_number": "1d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650547, "clue": "Bond suppresses great shame (7)", "answer": "CHAGRIN", "definition": null, "clue_number": "2d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650548, "clue": "One man's lie destroyed an actor (4,6)", "answer": "LIAMNEESON", "definition": null, "clue_number": "3d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650549, "clue": "Strange old explorer holding country's first coin (9)", "answer": "ECCENTRIC", "definition": null, "clue_number": "5d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650550, "clue": "Truly first-rate fellows (4)", "answer": "AMEN", "definition": null, "clue_number": "6d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650551, "clue": "Unimportant test taken around six (7)", "answer": "TRIVIAL", "definition": null, "clue_number": "7d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650552, "clue": "Base three number? (5)", "answer": "ETHER", "definition": null, "clue_number": "8d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650553, "clue": "We're told the man will get better (4)", "answer": "HEAL", "definition": null, "clue_number": "9d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
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{"rowid": 650555, "clue": "Reckless speed disrupted pace (9)", "answer": "DESPERATE", "definition": null, "clue_number": "16d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650556, "clue": "Reawakening near winding trail (9)", "answer": "RENASCENT", "definition": null, "clue_number": "18d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 650557, "clue": "Professional moving vehicle carrying fancy tree (7)", "answer": "VETERAN", "definition": null, "clue_number": "20d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
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{"rowid": 650559, "clue": "One who doesn't believe dad raised badger (5)", "answer": "PAGAN", "definition": null, "clue_number": "23d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980125 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
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{"rowid": 647629, "clue": "Hero of legend in the southeastern United States (7)", "answer": "THESEUS", "definition": null, "clue_number": "16a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980419 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
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{"rowid": 647632, "clue": "Somewhat odd, Eric eats bit of copper penny (9)", "answer": "ECCENTRIC", "definition": null, "clue_number": "22a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980419 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 647633, "clue": "TV show with doctors operating as hell breaks loose (7,8)", "answer": "GENERALHOSPITAL", "definition": null, "clue_number": "24a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980419 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 647634, "clue": "Russian revolutionary runs Kentucky (7)", "answer": "TROTSKY", "definition": null, "clue_number": "25a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980419 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 647635, "clue": "Volunteers tossed tinsel on top of spruce (7)", "answer": "ENLISTS", "definition": null, "clue_number": "26a", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980419 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
{"rowid": 647636, "clue": "Endlessly striving for headache relief (7)", "answer": "ASPIRIN", "definition": null, "clue_number": "1d", "puzzle_date": null, "puzzle_name": "Cryptic Crossword", "source_url": "nytimes/NY Times Variety - 19980419 - Cryptic Crossword.puz", "source": "nytimes"}
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