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5 results for BOWTO from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author
Thu Nov 14, 2019	15A	Greet respectfully (2)	Alex Eaton-Salners
Mon May 29, 2017	30A	Greet with humility	Jeff Chen and Seth Geltman
Sun Jan 10, 2016	42D	Greet respectfully (2)	Patrick Merrell
Mon Aug 7, 2000	25D	Greet ceremoniously	Nick Grivas
Sun Nov 5, 1995	63D	Honor, in a way	Dean Niles

3 results for BOWTO from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sun Jan 23, 1977	15D	Show obeisance	Tap Osborn	Weng
Sun Oct 24, 1976	42D	Knuckle under	John Willig	Weng
Sun Feb 13, 1972	122D	Nod	Bert Rosenfield	Weng

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