"West Side Story" song that precedes the rumble Crossword Clue

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"West Side Story" song that precedes the rumble Crossword Answer

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(adverb)
1. during the night of the present day
(noun)
1. the present or immediately coming night

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

RUMBLE (noun)
1. a fight between rival gangs of adolescents
2. a loud low dull continuous noise
RUMBLE (verb)
1. to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
2. make a low noise
STORY (noun)
1. a record or narrative description of past events
2. a trivial lie

Hint 3: Anagram

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