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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RABELAIS 16th-century French writer noted for his earthy wit (8) The Times Specialist Jun 2, 2025
3% NOSTRADAMUS 16th-century French astrologer (11) (11) The Sun Mini Nov 1, 2026
3% TITIAN 16th-century Venetian painter (6) Wall Street Journal Oct 19, 2026
3% MARYI 16th-century queen (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 1, 2026
3% MDL Mid 16th-century date (3) Newsday Aug 7, 2026
3% MONTAIGNE 16th-century French writer famed for his Essays (9) The Times Specialist Sep 8, 2025
2% ACERBIC Biting, as wit (7) Boston Globe Mini Nov 8, 2026
2% OCHRE Earthy colour (5) LA Times Daily Nov 1, 2026
2% BURGONET 16th-century visored helmet with hinged cheekpieces (8) (8) Mirror Quiz Oct 30, 2026
2% SEE Witness (3) USA Today Oct 29, 2026

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