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13 results for BVD from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Tue Sep 29, 2015	62D	Underwear initials (2)	Kurt Krauss	Shortz
Sun Aug 31, 2014	13A	Hanes competitor (3)	Joel Fagliano	Shortz
Sun Feb 17, 2013	116D	Letters on briefs	Ian Livengood and J.A.S.A. Crossword Class	Shortz
Sun Dec 9, 2012	4D	Hanes competitor (3)	Patrick Berry	Shortz
Tue May 3, 2011	29D	Hanes alternative	Kevan Choset	Shortz
Thu May 4, 2006	59D	Underwear letters	Rob Richardson	Shortz
Mon Mar 27, 2006	30A	Brand of briefs	Janice M. Putney	Shortz
Sun Jul 31, 2005	83D	Letters on undies	Mark Feldman	Shortz
Wed Mar 31, 1999	56D	Hanes competitor (3)	Patrick Jordan	Shortz
Sun Oct 25, 1998	13D	Letters found in underwear	Nancy Nicholson Joline	Shortz
Tue Dec 23, 1997	62A	Boxers' letters?	Fred Piscop	Shortz
Tue Feb 21, 1995	29D	Brief letters?	Martin Schneider	Shortz
Tue Jan 3, 1995	11A	Underwear initials (2)	Rich Norris	Shortz

2 results for BVD from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sun Aug 28, 1977	46D	Men's-wear monogram	Maura B. Jacobson	Maleska
Fri Jan 2, 1953	26A	Suit of underwear: Colloq.	Charles E. Gersch	Farrar

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