“Platoon” setting, for short Crossword Clue

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“Platoon” setting, for short Crossword Answer

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PLATOON (noun)
1. a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity
2. a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
SETTING (noun)
1. the context and environment in which something is set
2. arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted

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32. Helpful

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36. Reveal private data of, in modern lingo

37. Mamas mama

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40. Bit of aerial arts equipment

41. Word with ball or card

42. Lake ___, body formerly known as Lac du Chat

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44. Follow-up to an oath

48. Fluid for a lighter

49. Crosses off

52. Get schooled

53. Volleyball team count

54. OK signal

56. Off-line, online

57. Point at the wrong person

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