A generic kind of philanthropist or self-help guru (8) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CARNEGIE A generic kind of philanthropist or self-help guru (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Dec 11, 2024
6% HASAHEARTOFGOLD Is kind and generous (15) Newsday Oct 5, 2025
6% DRPHIL Self-help guru (6)
5% NONAME Generic (6) Eugene Sheffer Oct 18, 2025
5% UTILE Of help (5) New York Times Oct 12, 2025
5% EGO Self-confidence (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 8, 2025
5% SOS "Help!" (3) Commuter Oct 6, 2025
5% AID Help (3) USA Today Oct 4, 2025
5% MADE Self-___ (4) New York Times Oct 3, 2025
5% MENTOR Personal guru (6) (6) Mirror Quick Oct 3, 2025

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