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9 results for GIMLET from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sun Dec 27, 2020	91D	Small hole-drilling tool	Daniel Grinberg	Shortz
Mon Jun 11, 2018	53A	Hand tool for boring holes	Gary Cee	Shortz
Sun Feb 18, 2018	36A	Gin, lime and soda combo	Elizabeth A. Long	Shortz
Thu Jun 16, 2016	39A	Gin cocktail (2)	Timothy Polin	Shortz
Mon Oct 6, 2014	45D	Lime-flavored cocktail	Robyn Weintraub	Shortz
Thu Feb 10, 2005	59A	Limy libation	Frank Longo	Shortz
Wed Nov 12, 2003	10D	Vodka cocktail (2)	Alan Arbesfeld	Shortz
Wed Apr 26, 2000	1A	Gin cocktail (2)	A. J. Santora	Shortz
Thu Dec 30, 1993	46A	Vodka cocktail (2)	A.J. Santora	Shortz

1 result for GIMLET from Variety puzzles:

Date	Type	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Feb 3, 2013	Diagramless	20A	Vodka cocktail	Paula Gamache	Shortz

11 results for GIMLET from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Fri May 27, 1983	31A	Boring tool	William Canine	Maleska
Sat Feb 28, 1976	45D	Boring tool	Anthony B. Canning	Weng
Sun Sep 26, 1971	21A	Tool	Virginia W. Schneider	Weng
Tue Oct 8, 1968	21A	Gin or vodka drink.	Unknown	Farrar
Tue Jan 2, 1962	62A	Woodworking tool.	Arthur Schulman	Farrar
Sat Aug 27, 1960	48A	Boring tool.	Unknown	Farrar
Wed Sep 23, 1959	16D	Boring tool.	Unknown	Farrar
Sun Jun 28, 1959	86D	Symbol of sharpness.	Thomas Meekin	Farrar
Sun Aug 3, 1958	15D	Boring tool.	Herbert Ettenson	Farrar
Sat Dec 15, 1956	40D	Tool for boring holes.	Unknown	Farrar
Sun Aug 27, 1950	119D	Small tool with screw point.	Harold T. Bers	Farrar

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