An Athenian courtesan who, according to legend, caused Alexander to burn the royal palace of Persepolis (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% THAIS An Athenian courtesan who, according to legend, caused Alexander to burn the royal palace of Persepolis (5) (5)
4% PEA Royal insomnia cause (3) Eugene Sheffer Jul 28, 2026
4% PER According to (3) Universal Jul 11, 2026
4% BRANDY __ Alexander (cocktail) (6) Commuter Jul 1, 2026
4% SASHA Nickname for Alexander (5) Universal Jun 25, 2026
3% SHE Who "walks in beauty," according to Lord Byron (3)
3% MYTH Legend (4) The Telegraph Quick Jul 20, 2026
3% SEAR Burn on the grill (4) Universal Jul 16, 2026
3% AARON ____ Burr, US politician who shot Alexander Hamilton (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jul 14, 2026
3% ALI Boxing legend (3) Eugene Sheffer Jul 13, 2026
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