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4 results for MADEHAY from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author
Tue May 17, 2016	45D	Seized the opportunity (2)	Paula Gamache
Sat May 28, 2011	36A	Capitalized on something	David Quarfoot
Thu Oct 15, 2009	7D	Seized the opportunity (2)	Victor Fleming
Sun Nov 25, 2001	118A	Prospered	Bob Klahn and Harvey Estes

1 result for MADEHAY from Variety puzzles:

Date	Type	Grid	Clue	Author
Feb 26, 2012	Acrostic	W	Seized the moment (2 wds.)	Emily Cox & Henry Rathvon

1 result for MADEHAY from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sat Apr 3, 1982	7D	Responded to opportunity's knock	Bert Rosenfield	Maleska

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