Author who inspired the musical "Wicked" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BAUM Author who inspired the musical 'Wicked' (4) New York Times Nov 8, 2015
7% EVIL Wicked (4) Newsday Mar 24, 2026
7% GOOD "Wicked: For ___" (2025 musical movie) (4) USA Today Feb 27, 2026
6% EVILS Wicked acts (5) Eugene Sheffer Apr 25, 2026
6% AHAB Fictional captain who was the inspiration for Captain Hook (4) USA Today Apr 24, 2026
6% IDEA Inventor's inspiration (4) Eugene Sheffer Apr 24, 2026
6% ENAMOUR Inspire with love (7) The Times Concise Apr 13, 2026
6% AESOP Author of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" (5) New York Times Apr 13, 2026
6% ERIVO Cynthia who played Elphaba in "Wicked" (5) The Washington Post Mini Apr 11, 2026
6% ICONIC Inspirational and influential (6) New York Times Midi Apr 1, 2026

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