19th-century author who wrote "Vanity working on a weak head, produces every sort of mischief" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AUSTEN 19th-century author who wrote 'Vanity working on a weak head, produces every sort of mischief' (6) New York Times Sep 21, 2016
5% WELLINGTON 19th-century PM * (10) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 21, 2026
5% DISRAELI 19th-century PM Benjamin (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 8, 2026
5% JOHN 19th-century abolitionist Brown (4) New York Times Midi Mar 22, 2026
4% LAURA Author Ingalls Wilder who wrote "Little House on the Prairie" (5) New York Times Mini Apr 22, 2026
4% LAME Weak, as an excuse (4)
4% IMPS Mischief-makers (4) LA Times Daily Apr 13, 2026
4% MONKEYBUSINESS Mischief-making (14) Newsday Apr 12, 2026
4% SCAMP Mischief-maker (5) USA Today Apr 11, 2026
4% HUGO Victor who wrote "Les Misérables" (4) New York Times Midi Apr 11, 2026

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