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4 results for ATCROSSPURPOSES from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sun May 26, 1991	40D	With opposing aims	Alfio Micci	Maleska
Wed Mar 14, 1979	39A	Not on the same wavelength	Mary Virginia Orna	Maleska
Fri Sep 16, 1977	54A	Unwittingly causing mutual frustration	Ann Jenkins	Maleska
Sat Aug 21, 1965	17A	Having a misunderstanding.	Unknown	Farrar

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