Akira __, Japanese film-maker whose works include Ran (1985) (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% KUROSAWA Akira __, Japanese film-maker whose works include Ran (1985) (8) (8) The Guardian Weekend Feb 8, 2025
6% NEC Japanese chip maker (3) Newsday Jul 10, 2026
6% AGATHACHRISTIE Writer whose works include the play The Mousetrap (14) The Times Specialist Jun 29, 2026
6% VAIO Japanese laptop maker (4) LA Times Daily Jun 4, 2026
6% YAMAHA Japanese piano maker (6) Newsday May 3, 2026
5% SARAHLUCAS Young British Artist whose works include 1997 sculpture Pauline Bunny (5,5) (10) Mirror Quiz Aug 21, 2026
5% FLED Ran away (4) Newsday Aug 18, 2026
5% OASIS Band whose early hits include Supersonic and Shakermaker (5) The Times Specialist Aug 17, 2026
5% RIOTED Ran amok (6) New York Times Aug 13, 2026
5% JAMES & 17A Actor whose films include Westworld, Catch Me if You Can and The Reagans (5,6) (5) Mirror Quiz Aug 10, 2026

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