Franz who wrote 'I think we ought to read only the kind of books that wound and stab us' Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% KAFKA Franz who wrote 'I think we ought to read only the kind of books that wound and stab us' (5) New York Times Dec 23, 2020
4% IMO Texter's "I think" (3) Eugene Sheffer Aug 4, 2026
4% ORISITME "Am I the only one who feels that way?" (8) USA Today Aug 3, 2026
4% SACKBUT Instrument using bag only (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 30, 2026
4% IRA Gershwin who wrote the lyrics to "I Got Rhythm" (3) The Atlantic Jul 25, 2026
4% ANON "It's unclear who wrote this," for short (4) USA Today Jul 25, 2026
4% LASERS They're used to read discs (6) The Atlantic Jul 25, 2026
4% UTINAM Oh, if only, I wish that (6) The Times O Tempora Jul 25, 2026
4% AUTOPILOT Someone who's not thinking may be on this (9) New York Times Jul 20, 2026
4% ONTO "I think I'm ___ something" (4) The Atlantic Jul 18, 2026

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