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5 results for YAWPS from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Thu May 4, 2017	1A	Harsh cries (3)	Loren Muse Smith and Tracy Gray	Shortz
Fri Jan 3, 2014	10A	Complains loudly	Barry C. Silk and Brad Wilber	Shortz
Wed Mar 20, 2013	40A	Harsh cries (3)	Raymond C. Young	Shortz
Sun Apr 3, 2011	77D	Barks	Oliver Hill and Eliza Bagg	Shortz
Fri May 5, 2000	33D	Harsh cries (3)	Roger Barkan	Shortz

4 results for YAWPS from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Thu Aug 14, 1986	50D	Squawks	William Canine	Maleska
Fri Oct 31, 1980	1D	Raucous noises	C. J. Angio	Maleska
Fri Jul 13, 1979	55D	Makes raucous noises	Elaine D. Schorr	Maleska
Sun Jun 30, 1946	51D	Bawls: Dial.	J. P. Downes	Farrar

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