Like pen smudges Crossword Clue

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(adjective)
1. of the color of black ink

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LIKE (verb)
1. prefer or wish to do something
2. feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
LIKE (adjective)
1. resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
2. conforming in every respect
LIKE (noun)
1. a similar kind
2. a kind of person
PEN (noun)
1. a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
2. a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play
PEN (verb)
1. produce a literary work

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Down

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8. Yearn for

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56. Did some laps

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