Latin words used before a clarification Crossword Clue

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Latin words used before a clarification Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

CLARIFICATION (noun)
1. the act of removing solid particles from a liquid
2. an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
LATIN (adjective)
1. relating to languages derived from Latin
LATIN (noun)
1. an inhabitant of ancient Latium
2. any dialect of the language of ancient Rome

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Across

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13. Prior to, quaintly

14. Streaming service that's producing and airing 1-Across

16. Baldur's Gate 3, e.g.

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20. Not interested in relationships, briefly

21. Form an opinion of

23. With 33-Across: what 1-Across will be

25. "___ Recall"

26. Liam Gallagher's brother

30. They keep the QB from getting sacked (hopefully)

31. It's rhymed with "Lola" in "Lola"

32. Celebrated

33. See 23-Across

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Down

1. Special effects letters

2. Tupperware top

3. Address on the Web

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5. Most angry

6. "What's the ___?" ("Why does it matter?")

7. Change over time

8. The World ___ (it begins on Oct. 24th)

9. "Jurassic Park" creatures, casually

15. Typed a note to

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17. Cuisine similar to Cajun

18. Do battle

22. Coordinates

24. Nathan in "Mid-Century Modern"

27. "That sounds awesome!"

28. "Do Ya" band, 1976

29. "Down by ___" (1996 Jim Jarmusch film)

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