"A long time ___ ..." (story starter) Crossword Clue

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"A long time ___ ..." (story starter) Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. gone by; or in the past

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

STARTER (noun)
1. an electric motor for starting an engine
2. a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
LONG (adjective)
1. good at remembering
2. planning prudently for the future
LONG (verb)
1. desire strongly or persistently

Hint 3: Anagram

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Across

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12. "___ Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci

13. Edge of a glass

14. Actress Moore from "The Substance"

15. Throat-clearing sound

16. "A Nightmare on ___ Street," classic horror movie

17. Deliver, as an egg

19. Tune that's a part of every Bruno Mars song, say

21. San ___, Californian city where Comic-Con is hosted

23. "Nothing on ___," song by B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars that was nominated for 3 Grammys

24. Honda product

25. Heavenly sphere

27. Term of affection in a relationship

31. Place to get a degree, for short

32. Visibility-reducing weather phenomenon

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36. "More or ___ the same..."

38. Remix song by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B whose music video pays homage to "In Living Color"

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46. Sound of disapproval

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49. "Uptown ___," song by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars that won 2 Grammys

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Down

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8. Black-and-white cookie

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39. Salt in bath salts

41. Like a bodybuilder

42. Child's need to watch a PG-13 movie

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