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First name of a civil rights activist who would turn 85 today, and whose adopted last name is a hint to this puzzle's theme Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MALCOLM First name of a civil rights activist who would turn 85 today, and whose adopted last name is a hint to this puzzle's theme | (7) | ||
| 72% | CORETTA First name in civil rights | (7) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 62% | ROSA Civil rights activist ___ Parks | (4) | ||
| 62% | DEE Civil rights activist Ruby | (3) | USA Today | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 60% | ALIAS Adopted name | (5) | Newsday | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 58% | ELLA Civil rights activist Baker | (4) | New York Times | Nov 29, 2025 |
| 56% | FASHIONABLYLATE Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme | (15) | Universal | Feb 10, 2026 |
| 56% | TASTETHERAINBOW Skittles slogan, and a hint to this puzzle's theme | (15) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 54% | BONO Name adopted by Paul Hewson | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 54% | IDA ____ B Wells, US civil rights activist | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 23, 2026 |
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