16th-century French writer noted for his earthy wit Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RABELAIS 16th-century French writer noted for his earthy wit (8) The Times Specialist Jun 2, 2025
4% MONTAIGNE 16th-century French writer famed for his Essays (9) The Times Specialist Sep 8, 2025
3% ESPRIT French wit (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Sep 26, 2025
2% TASSO Torquato -, 16th-century Italian author of epic poem Jerusalem Delivered (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Oct 2, 2025
2% VIEW Witness (4) The Washington Post Mini Oct 1, 2025
2% STAR ___ witness (4) The Washington Post Mini Oct 1, 2025
2% SEES Witnesses (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 30, 2025
2% VERLAINE French writer's not entirely over LA - "inexorable!" (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Sep 30, 2025
2% STUBBS British artist noted for his paintings of horses (6) The Times Concise Sep 29, 2025
2% AGO "Many centuries ___ ..." (3)

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