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2 results for MADELEINE from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Thu Nov 10, 2022	10D	Small shell-shaped confection	Dan Caprera	Shortz
Sat Apr 26, 1997	33D	French cake immortalized by Marcel Proust	Frank Longo	Shortz

2 results for MADELEINE from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sat Nov 16, 1991	42A	Shell-shaped cake	Kevin Boyle	Maleska
Sun Jun 2, 1985	73D	Small, rich cupcake	Joy L. Wouk	Maleska

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