Lance of the bench (3 letters)

{ Answer }

ITO

{ Related Clues }

"Am ___ believe ..."
"Am ___ believe ??"
"Am ___ blame?"
Dancer Michio ___
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"Quincy" regular
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Skater Midori
Westernizer of Japan
Famed Japanese statesman
Figure skater Midori ___
Japan's Prince Hirobumi ___
Judge in 1995 news
Noted Japanese statesman
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"What was ___ do?"
"What was ___ think?"
Yamaguchi's 1992 rival
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Four-time Japanese P.M.
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{ Notes }

The answer ITO is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.