"__ the thing ... " Crossword Clue

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"__ the thing ... " Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

THING (noun)
1. a vaguely specified concern
2. an action

Hint 2: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
SHEER

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66. “I’m so ___ to hear that!”

67. Desperate requests

68. Comes to a close

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