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September 26, 2026 answer key
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1. Managed-care plan, in brief
4. Sounds a car horn makes
6. Espresso drink with steamed milk
7. Distinguishing characteristic
8. Tender loving care, in brief
Down
1. Organ that pumps blood
2. Iron or gold, for example
3. Relating to the eye
4. Sandwich with bacon, in brief
5. Ready, ___, go!
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