Computer pioneer, John, who gave his name to the first commercial anti-virus software (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MCAFEE Computer pioneer, John, who gave his name to the first commercial anti-virus software (6) (6)
5% IDED Gave a name to, for short (4) USA Today Jan 12, 2026
5% ENIAC Pioneering computer (5) Newsday Jan 11, 2026
5% WORM Annelid, e.g.; computer virus (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 5, 2026
5% ADA Computing pioneer Lovelace (3) New York Times Dec 9, 2025
4% SAPPHO Ancient Greek poet who gave her name to a type of ode (6) The Times Specialist Jan 12, 2026
4% HOMESTEAD Pioneer's home (9) Commuter Jan 12, 2026
4% NONSTARTER Anti? (10) LA Times Daily Jan 9, 2026
4% NOEL "The First ___" (John Stainer's Christmas carol) (4)
4% AD Commercial (2) Eugene Sheffer Jan 8, 2026
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