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6 results for DRABS from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author
Tue May 16, 2023	26D	Dribs and ___	Katherine Baicker and Adam Wagner
Sun Nov 27, 2011	103D	Bits	Jeff Chen
Wed Nov 23, 2005	9A	Fabrics for uniforms	Levi Denham
Thu Jul 3, 2003	8D	Olive ___ (2)	Cathy Millhauser
Sun Jun 10, 2001	54A	Army uniform fabrics	Cathy Millhauser
Sat Oct 14, 1995	34A	Olive ___ (2)	Alex K. Justin

8 results for DRABS from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sat Mar 27, 1993	10A	Dull gray fabrics	Kevin Boyle	Maleska
Sun Aug 20, 1989	86A	Slatterns	Edward Marchese	Maleska
Tue Feb 28, 1989	50D	Slatterns	Melvin Kenworthy	Maleska
Tue Aug 26, 1986	9A	Olive ___ (uniform)	Elaine George	Maleska
Sun Jan 13, 1985	61D	Slatterns	Jim Page	Maleska
Fri Sep 30, 1983	52D	Slovenly ones	William Lutwiniak	Maleska
Wed Dec 8, 1982	30D	Small amounts	Bernice Gordon	Maleska
Sat Mar 13, 1976	25D	Dull fabrics	Louise Earnest	Weng

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