Part of a plan? Crossword Clue

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Part of a plan? Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. treat badly
2. measure (distances) by pacing
(noun)
1. any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
2. a short distance

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PLAN (noun)
1. an arrangement scheme
2. scale drawing of a structure
PLAN (verb)
1. make or work out a plan for; devise
2. make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
PART (noun)
1. the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
2. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
PART (adverb)
1. to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
PART (verb)
1. discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
2. force, take, or pull apart

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32. Solo that ends on a high note?

34. "___ what ___"

36. Dessert that's soaked in a trio of dairy products

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40. Loch with a cryptid

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50. Quick look

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62. Pile up

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