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An old word for "like a boy" that, by the late 17th century, came to mean childish, silly or trifling (7) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PUERILE An old word for "like a boy" that, by the late 17th century, came to mean childish, silly or trifling (7) | (7) | ||
| 6% | GUYFAWKES 17th-century conspirator | (9) | The Times Concise | Nov 5, 2026 |
| 5% | PEPYS Famous diarist of the 17th century | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Oct 18, 2026 |
| 5% | RUFF 17th-century collar | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Sep 9, 2026 |
| 5% | REMBRANDT 17th-century Dutch old master | (9) | The Times Concise | Aug 8, 2026 |
| 4% | INANE Silly | (5) | Boston Globe Mini | Nov 10, 2026 |
| 4% | OBTAINED Came by | (8) | Newsday | Nov 6, 2026 |
| 4% | LLOYDS Association of London underwriters that began in a coffee house in Tower Street in the late 17th century (6) | (6) | Mirror Quiz | Nov 4, 2026 |
| 4% | ATTA "___ boy!" (words of encouragement) | (4) | ||
| 4% | IMAFOOL "Silly me!" | (7) | Universal | Oct 29, 2026 |
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