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8 results for MOIRES from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Thu Jan 19, 2017	43D	Patterned fabrics (2)	Jacob Stulberg	Shortz
Thu Jan 2, 2014	30A	Shimmery silks	Todd Gross	Shortz
Sun Dec 22, 2013	91D	Vintage wedding gown fabrics	Elizabeth C. Gorski	Shortz
Mon Aug 31, 2009	19D	Fabrics with wavy patterns	Fred Piscop	Shortz
Wed Aug 12, 2009	9D	Shimmery fabrics	Peter A. Collins & Joe Krozel	Shortz
Sun Mar 16, 2008	93D	Fabrics that shimmer (2)	Elizabeth C. Gorski	Shortz
Fri Oct 28, 2005	52A	Patterned fabrics (2)	Elizabeth C. Gorski	Shortz
Sun Jan 2, 2000	93D	Fabrics that shimmer (2)	Rich Norris	Shortz

10 results for MOIRES from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Fri Jun 11, 1993	18D	Designs pressed into silks, e.g.	Charles M. Deber	Maleska
Thu Apr 8, 1993	41A	Watered silks or rayons	Stanley B. Whitten	Maleska
Fri Jun 14, 1991	1D	Watered silks	Patterson Pepple	Maleska
Thu May 7, 1981	46D	Watered-silk fabrics	Kathryn Righter	Maleska
Mon Aug 12, 1974	53A	Silk fabrics	Elaine D. Schorr	Weng
Mon Aug 9, 1965	37D	Silk materials.	Unknown	Farrar
Sun May 19, 1963	117A	Textiles.	Ted Dombras	Farrar
Sun Aug 26, 1956	46A	Silks.	Jack Luzzatto	Farrar
Fri Jun 8, 1956	44D	Silk fabrics.	Thomas Meekin	Farrar
Sun Oct 10, 1948	12D	Watered silks.	Louise Rabb	Farrar

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