Cracked open Crossword Clue

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AJAR

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(adjective)
1. slightly open

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CRACKED (adjective)
1. of paint or varnish; having the appearance of alligator hide
2. used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
OPEN (adjective)
1. (of textures) full of small openings or gaps
2. not defended or capable of being defended
OPEN (verb)
1. start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
2. spread out or open from a closed or folded state
OPEN (noun)
1. a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
2. where the air is unconfined

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

Ajar
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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25. Like an offline meetup, for short

26. Leafs (through)

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32. Outdo

34. *"The Smashing Machine" star

39. Drug in some psychotherapy

40. Instruments for Hawaii's Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and Jake Shimabukuro

42. Iconic plumber with a red hat

45. Young'un

46. What the fish said after swimming into a wall?

47. Midwesterner's "Oops"

48. Pushup muscle, for short

49. Desires

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55. "... or ___ thought"

56. Pastries from the French for "lightning"

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62. Supervise

63. Court sport

64. Energy

65. Gobble up

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10. Privileged groups

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20. LP speed

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27. Sort or type

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29. Basilica nook

31. "Lobster Telephone" surrealist Salvador

32. Land hard

33. Like a stove, while caramelizing onions

35. Apple product ... or Apple power

36. Approved

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38. "Good thought!"

41. No-frills texting initials

42. Like an "Aw, shucks" vibe

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45. Ryan, Simu, et al., in "Barbie"

48. Dermal openings

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53. Guitar hero Hendrix

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58. All Hallows' ___

59. "Heard!"

60. Jacuzzi feature

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