Threat to a king, maybe Crossword Clue

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Threat to a king, maybe Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. leave as a guarantee in return for money
(noun)
1. a person used by another to gain an end
2. an article deposited as security

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

THREAT (noun)
1. a person who inspires fear or dread
2. something that is a source of danger
KING (noun)
1. a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
2. a competitor who holds a preeminent position

More NYT Crossword (4/2/2025) Answers

Across

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12. Something that's often clicked

13. Scout camp craft

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15. Sweet!

16. Frame, apron, molding, etc.

18. Maker of the world's largest quantum computer

19. Put on TV again

20. ___ Gabbard, the first Hindu member of Congress

21. Like some photos of yesteryear

24. Pans' partner

25. Trick-taking card game

26. Clairvoyant

28. Nutritional fig.

29. Collected hot wheels?

32. Rocket ___, character in "Guardians of the Galaxy"

34. Means of fiscal savings

38. ___ Hangtime (arcade classic)

41. Parmesan shelfmate

42. Cleans vigorously

45. Absolutely chew (out)

46. What the glass slipper was on Cinderella's foot

50. Sits on one's hands

52. Seethes

53. Groovy, with "out"

54. Armchair athlete, e.g.

56. Knighted, one-named rock star

57. Approximate weight of the Liberty Bell

58. Ring or rink

59. Beethoven's birthplace

60. Broke bread

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62. What's the catch?

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Down

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5. Get a closer shot

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7. Try to win

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9. Dark wizard

10. Romans, e.g.

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19. Lab course participant?

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27. Didn't stick around, say

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31. Bunk

32. Issuance from a govt. agency

33. On

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36. Start a long-distance call, in bygone days

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38. "___ to worry …"

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43. Adds as a secondary recipient, for short

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47. Receded

48. Like some tables and trips

49. Org. that oversees the World Cup

51. Pronto

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56. Airsoft gun ammo

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