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7 results for THROBS from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author
Thu Apr 29, 2021	43D	Beats	Adam Wagner
Sat Feb 6, 2016	14D	Pounds (2)	David Steinberg
Wed Nov 11, 2009	48D	Hurts like heck (3)	Kelsey Blakley
Thu Dec 4, 2008	13D	Hurts like heck (3)	Barry C. Silk
Sun Aug 4, 2002	1D	Pounds (2)	Robert Malinow
Wed Aug 2, 2000	42A	Hurts like heck (3)	Elizabeth C. Gorski
Mon Apr 25, 1994	46D	Pulses	Bernice Gordon

3 results for THROBS from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sat Mar 16, 1991	40A	Pulsates	Charles E. Gersch	Maleska
Tue Feb 23, 1988	44A	Palpitates	Elaine George	Maleska
Wed Sep 22, 1954	30A	Beats steadily.	Jack Luzzatto	Farrar

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