It may be perfect or simple, but not both
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This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, 13 June 2021. The answer TENSE is a 5-letter entry.
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- What is the answer to "It may be perfect or simple, but not both"?
- TENSE
- How many letters is the answer to "It may be perfect or simple, but not both"?
- The answer has 5 letters.
- When was this clue last seen?
- This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword crossword on .
- Has this crossword clue appeared before?
- Yes. Variations of this clue have appeared 31 other times.
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