"Once ___ a midnight dreary ..." (line from "The Raven") Crossword Clue

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"Once ___ a midnight dreary ..." (line from "The Raven") Crossword Answer

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(preposition)
1. On; — used in all the senses of that word, with which it is interchangeable.

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DREARY (adjective)
1. causing dejection
2. lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
RAVEN (verb)
1. eat greedily
2. prey on or hunt for
RAVEN (noun)
1. large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail

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24. How-__ (instruction books)

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27. Smoked meat paired with eggs

30. Squeeze, as a zit

31. Padded bicycle part

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