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3 results for SAVESFACE from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Tue Aug 5, 2025	10D	Maintains one's dignity	Gary Larson and Amy Ensz	Shortz
Sat Jan 31, 1998	59A	Eschews embarrassment	Rich Norris	Shortz
Sat Apr 15, 1995	31D	Avoids embarrassment	Bob Klahn	Shortz

2 results for SAVESFACE from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Mon May 18, 1987	10D	Avoids humiliation	Evelyn Benshoof	Maleska
Sat Nov 16, 1968	35D	Retains some dignity.	Unknown	Farrar

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