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2 results for RATATATS from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author
Fri Jan 27, 2006	12D	Rappers' sounds	Sherry O. Blackard
Sat Jul 7, 2001	40A	Rap productions?	Robert H. Wolfe

4 results for RATATATS from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Wed Jan 22, 1986	49A	Drum sounds	Joy L. Wouk	Maleska
Fri Dec 20, 1985	36D	Drumbeats	Louis Sabin	Maleska
Wed May 25, 1966	40D	Tapping sounds.	Unknown	Farrar
Sun Jan 2, 1966	83A	Typewriter fusillades.	Jack Luzzatto	Farrar

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