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1 result for HARDPAN from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author
Fri Mar 17, 2023	41D	Dense buildup in makeup powder containers	Carter Cobb

9 results for HARDPAN from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sun Nov 10, 1991	84D	Bedrock	Charles M. Deber	Maleska
Sat Jan 5, 1991	66A	Bedrock	Daniel Girardi	Maleska
Sun Apr 9, 1967	40A	Solid base.	William A. Lewis, Jr.	Farrar
Sun Feb 19, 1967	83A	Type of subsoil.	Jean Reed	Farrar
Wed Dec 22, 1965	42D	Solid, unplowed land.	Unknown	Farrar
Mon Aug 26, 1963	51A	Bedrock.	Unknown	Farrar
Sun Mar 1, 1959	48D	Solid foundation.	Diana Sessions	Farrar
Sat Jul 24, 1954	21A	Rock bottom.	Herbert Ettenson	Farrar
Wed Jun 4, 1952	17A	Firm layer of clay underlying soft soil.	Unknown	Farrar

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