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5 results for EXTERN from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author
Sun Oct 18, 2020	77D	Nonresident doctor (2)	Miriam Estrin
Sun Dec 21, 2003	114A	Nonresident doctor (2)	Frances Hansen
Fri Oct 27, 2000	28A	Certain medical student	Manny Nosowsky
Fri Apr 11, 1997	20A	Hospital employee	Manny Nosowsky
Sun Feb 5, 1995	109A	Hospital worker	Frank A. Longo

2 results for EXTERN from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sun Apr 19, 1970	95D	Hosp. aide	Jack Luzzatto	Weng
Thu Feb 13, 1969	45D	Nonresident hospital aide.	Unknown	Weng

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