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6 results for MADCAPS from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author
Sun Oct 22, 2023	1D	Eccentrics (2)	Robert Ryan
Fri May 21, 2021	1D	Eccentrics (2)	Sam Ezersky
Sat Sep 3, 2005	37D	Daredevils (2)	Bob Peoples
Thu Jul 12, 2001	1D	Reckless types	William I. Johnston
Sat Jan 25, 1997	1D	Reckless ones	R. Norris
Wed Jan 17, 1996	41D	Daredevils (2)	L. Sidway

3 results for MADCAPS from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sat Apr 3, 1971	23A	Reckless ones	Unknown	Weng
Sat Apr 20, 1968	36D	Reckless ones.	Unknown	Farrar
Thu Apr 20, 1967	5D	Harum-scarums.	Mary Owen Cameron	Farrar

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