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2 results for CARVES from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author
Tue Apr 25, 2017	37A	Does the honors for Thanksgiving dinner	Gary J. Whitehead
Fri Sep 13, 2002	40A	Does the honors, so to speak	Mel Rosen

2 results for CARVES from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Tue Jul 28, 1953	42D	Sculptures.	Edward Buckler	Farrar
Sat Feb 2, 1952	43D	Decorates by cutting designs.	Unknown	Farrar

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