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2 results for JAPANS from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Wed May 1, 2024	1D	Covers with a glossy black varnish	Juliana Tringali Golden	Fagliano
Sat Feb 3, 1996	1A	Varnishes	W. R. Williams	Shortz

5 results for JAPANS from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sat Aug 7, 1982	25A	Lacquers	William Lutwiniak	Maleska
Thu Dec 18, 1975	53A	Lacquers	McCain	Weng
Sun Dec 8, 1968	35A	Lacquers	William Lutwiniak	Farrar
Sun May 13, 1956	54A	Lacquers.	Jules Arensberg	Farrar
Sat Aug 28, 1954	5D	Lacquers.	Herbert Ettenson	Farrar

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