“Every other author may aspire to ____; the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach” (Samuel Johnson) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PRAISE “Every other author may aspire to ____; the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach” (Samuel Johnson) (6) The Times Specialist Sunday Apr 10, 2022
4% ROAST Reproach severely (5) The Times Concise Dec 25, 2025
4% ONTAP How Samuel Adams may be served (5) Universal Dec 14, 2025
4% IRENE Samuel Johnson's only play (5)
3% ANTFARM Toy for an aspiring entomologist (7) USA Today Jan 7, 2026
3% PER For every (3) (3) Mirror Quick Jan 7, 2026
3% ARTE Comedian Johnson (4) Commuter Jan 2, 2026
3% ACER Maker of Aspire PCs (4)
3% LOUISA ____ May Alcott, US author (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 1, 2026
3% OPTIMISTIC Full of hope (10) Commuter Jan 1, 2026

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