Complex challenge Crossword Clue

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COMPLEX (noun)
1. a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated
2. a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
COMPLEX (adjective)
1. difficult to analyze or understand
2. complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
CHALLENGE (verb)
1. take exception to
2. raise a formal objection in a court of law
CHALLENGE (noun)
1. a call to engage in a contest or fight
2. a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

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24. "Here's a thought …"

25. Star-studded arrays

29. Real estate tech company

31. Camp David Accords signer Begin

33. "...but maybe not?"

35. Doctor show sets

36. "Himno Nacional," south of the border

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42. Point poorly

43. App or main

47. Got comfy

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52. Lawn from farms

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54. How nearly all countries measure

58. Band sample

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62. Between, to Racine

63. Mando cousins

64. Get moving

65. Dance or dip

66. Unexcelled

67. No great distance

68. Hacienda hireling

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Down

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2. Stay attached

3. Bred

4. Return IDs

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9. Of immense extent

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12. Iota of ink

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49. Very very

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56. Pointless

57. Break off

58. Add sound effects

59. Barely manage, with "by"

60. Pair that the five longest answers start and (reflected) end with

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