Fair, as a ruling Crossword Clue

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Fair, as a ruling Crossword Answer

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(adverb)
1. (used for emphasis) absolutely
2. indicating exactness or preciseness
(adjective)
1. free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
2. of moral excellence

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

RULING (noun)
1. the reason for a court’s judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
RULING (adjective)
1. exercising power or authority
FAIR (adjective)
1. (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
2. very pleasing to the eye
FAIR (adverb)
1. without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
2. in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
FAIR (noun)
1. a sale of miscellany; often for charity
2. a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
FAIR (verb)
1. join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly

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More NYT Easy Mode Crossword (2/14/2025) Answers

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18. Joins together

19. Smallest possible

20. Squeaked (by)

22. Dole out

23. Superlative suffix

24. Hefty amount

27. Stimpy's partner in toondom

28. "___ Nation Army" (White Stripes song with an iconic baseline)

30. Romantic Klimt painting

32. How you might pay for things at a garage sale

35. Al ___ (ideal doneness for pasta)

36. Unexpectedly fall in love with a friend, say

39. __ Jessica Parker

40. Book of Jewish theology

41. Bob Marley hit with the lyrics "Let's get together and feel all right"

43. Love, in France

46. Kind of sauce for sushi

47. Strong-looking yoga pose

50. Cry from a fútbol stadium after someone scores

52. Attempts to win over

54. Coagulate

55. Effort an athlete might "bring" to a competition

57. Evoke, formally

59. Hypnotized, maybe

61. T.S. ___, who once wrote "Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood"

62. Bad thing to worship, according to the Bible

63. Campsite sights

64. Highest-selling solo artist of Ireland

65. Dalai ___ (Tibetan leader)

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Down

1. Lithe and flexible

2. Unrealistic claim on the packaging of a kids' craft project

3. Until now

4. Wedding vows

5. Michael's boss on "The Office"

6. Tried to convince

7. Like a living room if you forget to open the damper before starting a fire

8. Accepts defeat, slangily

9. 1980s sitcom character from the planet Melmac

10. Professor ___ (Clue suspect)

11. Septum or nostril adornment

12. Exams that might involve reading letters but not words

13. Google program used to monetize a website

15. Purina food for young felines

21. 'Obviously'

25. 1/12 of a foot

26. Common specification at a steakhouse

29. Like some signs and organs

31. Japanese martial art with bamboo swords

33. Stage that some believe follows death

34. "One if by land, two if by ___"

36. Snuggle and more

37. "Should we do this thing?"

38. Letters that might accompany a 😂

39. "Aww, aren't you just a dear!"

42. Carpet-cleaning appliance, for short

44. Landlocked country that borders Kenya and Rwanda

45. Many a chick flick

48. Saoirse of "Lady Bird" and "Little Women"

49. Rome's home

51. One-eyed "Futurama" character with a purple ponytail

53. Many a kilt wearer

56. Name that sounds like a gust of wind

58. U.F.O. fliers

60. Grp. that might make you take your laptop out of its case at the airport

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