Computer scientist Fahlman who is credited with originating the first smiley emoticon Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCOTT Computer scientist Fahlman who is credited with originating the first smiley emoticon (5)
2% BEATENTOIT Bento boxes feed computer department - just not first (10) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 20, 2025
2% HOMER Credited author of "The Odyssey" (5) USA Today Nov 17, 2025
2% ACIDITY Marine scientist's concern (7) Newsday Nov 14, 2025
2% LENDER Credit check requester (6) Universal Nov 14, 2025
2% ART Fleming who was the original host of "Jeopardy!" (3) New York Times Nov 3, 2025
2% ASTRONOMER Scientist such as Kepler or Kuiper (10) The Times Specialist Nov 3, 2025
2% MAD Like some scientists (3)
2% LEND Extend credit (4) LA Times Daily Oct 28, 2025
2% BLUSH Flush of embarrassment that is portrayed by this emoticon (*^_^*) (5)
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