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Dickens' character described as "hard and sharp as flint . . . secret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster" (8,7) Crossword Clue
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Crossword Answer For Dickens' character described as "hard and sharp as flint . . . secret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster" (8,7):
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | EBENEZERSCROOGE Dickens' character described as "hard and sharp as flint . . . secret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster" (8,7) | (15) | ||
| 4% | INSERT Self-___ (character in a story meant to represent the author) | (6) | USA Today | Jun 18, 2026 |
| 4% | DOHS Cries of self-described "idiots" | (4) | New York Times | Jun 14, 2026 |
| 4% | ACUTE Sharp | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Jun 12, 2026 |
| 4% | ALONE Solitary | (5) | Commuter | Jun 8, 2026 |
| 4% | PEARL Jewel in an oyster | (5) | ||
| 4% | OLIVERTWIST Dickens lad | (11) | Premier Sunday | Jun 7, 2026 |
| 4% | ALLALONE Solitary | (8) | New York Times | Jun 6, 2026 |
| 4% | INON ___ a secret | (4) | New York Times | Jun 5, 2026 |
| 4% | SCRAPE Drag a hard sharp implement across the surface of (6) | (6) | Puzzler | Jun 3, 2026 |
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