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4 results for ARISTAS from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author
Thu Dec 2, 2010	68A	Bristles (2)	Joe Krozel
Sat Mar 1, 2008	36D	Bristly appendages	Brendan Emmett Quigley
Sat Oct 15, 1994	28A	Grain beards	Randolph Ross
Wed Jun 15, 1994	14A	Bristles (2)	Thomas W. Schier

3 results for ARISTAS from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Mon Dec 21, 1992	24D	First family of Mexico: 1851-53	Jeff Herrington	Maleska
Sat Sep 2, 1989	35D	Beards of grain	Rhonda Kraus	Maleska
Wed Dec 23, 1970	38D	Grain bristles	Unknown	Weng

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