Compound that becomes a man's name when its last letter is removed Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ETHANE Compound that becomes a man's name when its last letter is removed (6) New York Times Sep 17, 2022
8% TRUDY Woman's name that becomes a man's name if the first letter is removed (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 24, 2026
6% OMEGA Last letter (5) Thomas Joseph Mar 7, 2026
6% DURAT Makes or becomes hard, lasts (5) The Times O Tempora Feb 28, 2026
6% ZEE Last letter (3)
6% ZEES Last letters (4) Thomas Joseph Dec 8, 2025
6% TBONE Kind of steak with a letter in its name (5) New York Times Mini Dec 1, 2025
6% IVAN Name that becomes a vehicle when its first letter is removed (4)
6% BOAR Pig that becomes a snake when its last letter is removed (4) Universal Nov 28, 2023
5% MONTANA State named for its landscape (7) Wall Street Journal Mar 14, 2026

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