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Clue: ":-) alternative"
":-) alternative" is a New York Times crossword puzzle clue that we have seen 10 times. When there are multiple answers, the answers are sorted by the most recently seen.
Most likely answer
PLANB
Possible answers
PLANB
LOL
OTHER
BACKUP
OPTION
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