Athenian playwright, c. 446-386 BCE, known as ' The Father of Comedy' (12) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ARISTOPHANES Athenian playwright, c. 446-386 BCE, known as ' The Father of Comedy' (12) (12)
4% ERA The "E" of BCE (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 24, 2025
3% SIRED Fathered (5) Eugene Sheffer Nov 5, 2025
3% DAD Father (3) The Telegraph Quick Nov 4, 2025
3% BANKDICK The -, 1940 film comedy starring W C Fields as Egbert Souse (4,4) (8) Mirror Quiz Nov 4, 2025
3% RAM Lamb's father (3)
3% INGE Playwright William (4) Premier Sunday Nov 2, 2025
3% OLIVETREE Gift of Athena to Athenians (9) New York Times Nov 1, 2025
3% REVEAL Make known (6) USA Today Nov 1, 2025
3% BTU A/C measure (3) New York Times Oct 28, 2025
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