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20 results for ESTAB from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Mon Oct 23, 2023	32A	Abbr. before a year on a business sign	Stella Zawistowski	Shortz
Mon Nov 22, 2021	4D	Abbr. before a date on a business shingle	Stella Zawistowski	Shortz
Wed Jul 8, 2020	47A	Business sign abbr. (3)	Chase Dittrich	Shortz
Sun Dec 1, 2019	84D	Cornerstone abbr. (5)	Patrick Merrell	Shortz
Sun Dec 2, 2018	20D	Cornerstone abbr. (5)	Paul Coulter	Shortz
Wed Jun 27, 2018	22D	Founded: Abbr. (4)	Ned White	Shortz
Sat Dec 2, 2017	24A	Business sign abbr. (3)	Mark Diehl	Shortz
Wed Jul 29, 2015	28D	Founded: Abbr. (4)	David J. Lieb	Shortz
Thu Jun 25, 2015	34A	Abbr. followed by a date	David Poole	Shortz
Tue Mar 2, 2010	54D	Sign abbr. meaning "founded in"	Elizabeth C. Gorski	Shortz
Wed Dec 16, 2009	57A	Foundation abbr.	David J. Kahn	Shortz
Wed Mar 25, 2009	27D	Business sign abbr. (3)	Jerry E. Rosman	Shortz
Thu May 22, 2008	15A	Founded: Abbr. (4)	Richard Silvestri	Shortz
Sun Jun 15, 2003	92D	Cornerstone abbr. (5)	Cathy Millhauser	Shortz
Sat May 25, 2002	11D	Instituted: Abbr.	Frank Longo	Shortz
Sun Feb 18, 2001	1D	Abbr. on a college building	David J. Kahn	Shortz
Thu Mar 30, 2000	36D	Cornerstone abbr. (5)	Randolph Ross	Shortz
Sun Jan 9, 2000	80A	Tavern sign abbr.	Charles M. Deber	Shortz
Sun Aug 17, 1997	68D	Cornerstone abbr. (5)	Cathy Millhauser	Shortz
Sun Apr 7, 1996	5D	Founded: Abbr. (4)	C. Millhauser	Shortz

1 result for ESTAB from Variety puzzles:

Date	Type	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Nov 10, 2002	Diagramless	3D	Abbr. on a cornerstone	Dave Tuller	Shortz

21 results for ESTAB from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sun Apr 5, 1992	45D	Founded: Abbr.	Warren W. Reich	Maleska
Sat Nov 16, 1985	22D	Fnd.	Robert Katz	Maleska
Sun Jan 13, 1985	50D	Founded: Abbr.	Jim Page	Maleska
Fri Oct 5, 1984	27A	Founded: Abbr.	Reichert	Maleska
Wed Jan 18, 1984	46D	Found: Abbr.	John Greenman	Maleska
Sun Sep 20, 1981	57D	Founded: Abbr.	Reginald L. Johnson	Maleska
Fri Apr 25, 1980	40A	Set up: Abbr.	William Lutwiniak	Maleska
Sun Jun 29, 1975	107A	Founded: Abbr.	A. J. Santora	Weng
Wed Jul 17, 1974	22D	Founded: Abbr.	Hugh P. Holland	Weng
Sat Jun 30, 1973	51D	Founded: Abbr.	Unknown	Weng
Sat May 5, 1973	29D	Set up: Abbr.	Unknown	Weng
Thu Feb 22, 1968	60A	Founded: Abbr.	Unknown	Farrar
Sun Nov 19, 1967	112A	Founded: Abbr.	William Lutwiniak	Farrar
Tue Apr 25, 1967	48A	Founded: Abbr.	Helen Fasulo	Farrar
Fri Oct 14, 1966	18A	Founded: Abbr.	Unknown	Farrar
Tue Apr 6, 1965	17A	Founded: Abbr.	Unknown	Farrar
Sun Feb 16, 1964	6A	Founded: Abbr.	George Laczko	Farrar
Fri Jun 29, 1962	70A	Found: Abbr.	Jean Reed	Farrar
Sun Dec 5, 1954	56D	Founded: Abbr.	Jack Luzzatto	Farrar
Sun Sep 13, 1953	23D	Set up: Abbr.	Jules Arensberg	Farrar
Fri Nov 9, 1951	56A	Founded: Abbr.	Unknown	Farrar

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