(and 16 down) The chief songwriter of 17 across (4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NOEL (and 16 down) The chief songwriter of 17 across (4) (4)
7% FARM See 16 Across (4) The Guardian Weekend Oct 11, 2025
7% AMOUR 16-Across, to Molière (5) New York Times Oct 7, 2025
6% MAGICEIGHTBALL Provider of the answers at 16-, 32- and 37-Across (14) New York Times Oct 8, 2025
6% DIARY see 17 Across (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Oct 6, 2025
6% WORLD see 16 Across (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Oct 4, 2025
6% TUK See 16 Down (3) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 2, 2025
6% BURKE see 16 Down (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Oct 2, 2025
6% MALFUNCTION See 17 Down (11) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 1, 2025
6% DAFOE see 17 Across (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Sep 29, 2025
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