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4 results for LIFEVEST from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sun Jan 15, 2017	28D	Boater's wear	Joel Fagliano	Shortz
Sun Nov 13, 2016	80D	It helps you stay above water	Joel Fagliano	Shortz
Mon Dec 3, 2012	40D	Safety item for boaters	Andrea Carla Michaels	Shortz
Tue Feb 17, 2004	5D	Emergency need at sea	Bob Frank and Nancy Salomon	Shortz

1 result for LIFEVEST from Variety puzzles:

Date	Type	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Jan 29, 2023	Acrostic	D	Item for one who goes overboard (2 wds.)	Emily Cox & Henry Rathvon	Shortz

1 result for LIFEVEST from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Tue Nov 10, 1981	36D	Safety item on a plane	Kay Sullivan	Maleska

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