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7 results for ACROBATS from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Wed Sep 16, 2020	56A	Cirque du Soleil stars, e.g.	Paul Coulter	Shortz
Thu Jul 26, 2018	30A	Cirque du Soleil performers	Nate Cardin	Shortz
Sun Nov 20, 2016	12A	They might jump through hoops for you	Ed Sessa	Shortz
Sat Jul 23, 2016	1A	Those falling head over heels?	Debbie Ellerin	Shortz
Sat Dec 24, 2005	12D	Ones seeking steady work?	Byron Walden	Shortz
Sun Oct 27, 1996	93D	Tumblers, e.g.	N. N. Joline	Shortz
Sat Dec 2, 1995	17A	Tumblers	Rich Norris	Shortz

6 results for ACROBATS from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Wed Jun 28, 1989	38D	Funambulists et al.	Elaine George	Maleska
Thu Feb 22, 1973	39D	Limber ones	Unknown	Weng
Sun Dec 9, 1962	27A	Circus stars.	Barbara L. Golub	Farrar
Fri Aug 25, 1961	16A	Circus stars.	Unknown	Farrar
Mon Mar 1, 1954	40D	Circus performers.	Morton Braun	Farrar
Sun Aug 27, 1944	128A	Tumblers.	Elizabeth Patterson	Farrar

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