1970s-'80s TV character to whom the phrase 'jumped the shark' originally referred Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FONZ 1970s-'80s TV character to whom the phrase 'jumped the shark' originally referred (4) New York Times Jan 27, 2023
5% ALF TV alien of the '80s (3)
5% SAUL TV character whom you "better call" (4) Premier Sunday Sep 14, 2025
4% SENSE Electroreception, for sharks (5) New York Times Oct 22, 2025
4% LEAPS Jumps (5) New York Times Oct 20, 2025
4% ATLAS Road reference (5) Newsday Oct 19, 2025
4% KOJAK 1970s TV cop played by Telly Savalas (5) (5) The Guardian Weekend Oct 18, 2025
4% REAGAN '80s president (6) Universal Oct 15, 2025
4% LEAP Big jump (4) Commuter Oct 15, 2025
4% ABOUT In reference to (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 10, 2025

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