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% SEIZE C C C C C C C (5) New York Times Mini Apr 1, 2026
3% DRACO Ruthless Athenian lawgiver (5) New York Times May 14, 2026
3% SIRES Fathers (5) LA Times Daily May 10, 2026
3% INGE "Picnic" playwright (4) LA Times Daily May 8, 2026
3% DADS Fathers (4) LA Times Daily May 5, 2026
3% IBSEN Norwegian playwright (5) The Times Concise May 5, 2026
3% ALBEE Playwright Edward (5) Premier Sunday May 3, 2026
3% LETTS Bug playwright Tracy (5) The Atlantic May 2, 2026
3% ORTON Alternative to northern playwright (5) The Telegraph Toughie May 1, 2026
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