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3 results for PICOTS from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author
Sun Jun 9, 2013	44D	Embroidery loops (2)	Elizabeth C. Gorski
Sun Jul 4, 2010	51D	Embroidery loops (2)	Patrick Blindauer and Tony Orbach
Sun Jul 11, 2004	57D	Lacy frills	Randolph Ross

6 results for PICOTS from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sat Dec 17, 1988	5A	Tatting loops	Bert Rosenfield	Maleska
Sun Oct 2, 1983	16D	Ornamental loops	Richard Silvestri	Maleska
Fri Apr 27, 1979	37D	Ornamental loops	A. J. Santora	Maleska
Wed Oct 9, 1968	5D	Thread loops.	Unknown	Farrar
Mon Apr 11, 1960	8D	Border loops on ribbon, lace, etc.	Unknown	Farrar
Sat Mar 5, 1960	42D	Lace loops.	Unknown	Farrar

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