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8 results for HEROISM from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Wed Feb 15, 2023	44D	Selfless courage	Sean Ziebarth	Shortz
Sun Nov 6, 2022	33A	Army award attribute	Michael Lieberman	Shortz
Sun Jun 13, 2021	9D	Mettle that may merit a medal	Stephen McCarthy	Shortz
Sun Mar 12, 2017	122A	A cross might be given for it	Alan Arbesfeld	Shortz
Sat Dec 10, 2011	37D	One reason to get a cross	Corey Rubin	Shortz
Sun Nov 3, 2002	39D	Daring	Patrick Berry	Shortz
Wed Sep 11, 1996	32A	Great valor	B. E. Quigley	Shortz
Sun Oct 2, 1994	46D	Valor	Frances Hansen	Shortz

1 result for HEROISM from Variety puzzles:

Date	Type	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Aug 14, 2016	Diagramless	6A	What a Medal of Honor recipient has shown	Sam Ezersky	Shortz

5 results for HEROISM from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Fri Apr 29, 1988	25D	Alvin York's claim to fame	Joel D. Lafargue	Maleska
Sun Jun 24, 1979	29A	Reason for a D.S.C.	Caroline G. Fitzgerald	Maleska
Sat Jun 2, 1979	1D	Reason for awarding a D.S.C.	Jack Luzzatto	Maleska
Sun Apr 23, 1972	21A	Bravery	Eugene T. Maleska	Weng
Sun Jun 13, 1943	94A	Valor.	Joseph C. Emidy	Farrar

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