Play’s opening Crossword Clue

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Play’s opening Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

OPENING (noun)
1. an open or empty space in or between things
2. a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess
OPENING (adjective)
1. first or beginning
PLAY (verb)
1. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
2. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
PLAY (noun)
1. a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
2. the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully

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Across

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15. "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" craft

16. Katie who co-hosted 13-Across

17. Airport guess

20. Plug-___ (computer program features)

22. One of the co-hosts of 13-Across

26. "___ Holmes 3" (forthcoming sequel)

27. "Absolutely not!"

29. Feldman in "The Goonies"

30. One of the Gallagher Brothers

31. Lemon or cherry, say

32. 1978 hit with its own dance

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Down

1. "You had ___ hello" ("Jerry Maguire" line)

2. Prefix with "enemy" or "rival"

3. Place on the web

4. Three-line poem

5. Podcaster Maron

6. Lesley of "60 Minutes" fame

7. Rapp or Paquette

8. John who sang "Sam Stone"

10. ___ new idea (think creatively)

14. Phrase requesting permission

17. Tape recorder button

18. Part of SATB

19. Prior to, archaically

21. Anderson who co-hosts 13-Across

23. Get outta town

24. "Panic ___" (2002 Jodie Foster thriller)

25. Crude org.

28. Ending for Pam or Marc

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