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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RABELAIS 16th-century French writer noted for his earthy wit (8) The Times Specialist Jun 2, 2025
3% MONTAIGNE 16th-century French writer famed for his Essays (9) The Times Specialist Sep 8, 2025
2% DIOR Christian -, French couturier noted for his New Look (4) (4) Mirror Quiz Jun 16, 2026
2% MAIS French "but" (4) Eugene Sheffer Jun 15, 2026
2% ETRE French "to be" (4) New York Times Midi Jun 11, 2026
2% HUGUENOT Member of the French Protestants of the 16th and 17th centuries influenced by John Calvin (8) (8) Mirror Quiz Jun 9, 2026
2% MEMORANDUM Note (10) The Telegraph Quick Jun 8, 2026
2% SEEN Witnessed (4) New York Times Midi Jun 7, 2026
2% RAVEL French composer remembered for his Boléro (5) (5) The Guardian Weekend Jun 6, 2026
2% PUN Bit of wit (3) Wall Street Journal Jun 1, 2026

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