English writer known for his crime novels, also the author of King Kong (5,7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EDGARWALLACE English writer known for his crime novels, also the author of King Kong (5,7) (12)
6% APE King Kong, e.g. (3)
5% GENZ Cohort also known as "Zoomers" (4) New York Times Jan 13, 2026
5% TREACLE Thick syrup also known as molasses (7) The Times Specialist Jan 12, 2026
5% FAY "King Kong" actress Wray (3) New York Times Jan 11, 2026
5% MOONWALK Dance move also known as a backslide (8) New York Times Jan 2, 2026
5% WAR Card game also known as Battle (3) USA Today Dec 31, 2025
5% APESUIT King Kong costume, e.g. (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 19, 2025
5% FINS Parts of submarines also known as fairwaters (4) New York Times Dec 19, 2025
5% REES Indigenous people also known as Arikaras (4) The Atlantic Dec 19, 2025
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