“Periodic survey started under Secy. of State Thomas Jefferson” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.USCENSUS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Periodic survey started under Secy. of State Thomas Jefferson”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 2, 2026, where it runs at 53 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
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