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"I only recently found out that ____ was real, previously thinking he was just a theoretical physicist" (joke) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ALBERTEINSTEIN "I only recently found out that ____ was real, previously thinking he was just a theoretical physicist" (joke) | (14) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Sep 7, 2025 |
| 5% | REAL Not just theoretical | (4) | New York Times | Dec 7, 2025 |
| 4% | DOH "What was I thinking?!" | (3) | Universal | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 4% | RECAP "Previously on ..." segment | (5) | Universal | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 4% | AGO Previously | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 4% | AME "I think _ ___!" | (3) | USA Today Quick | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 4% | ICAN "I think _ ___!" | (4) | USA Today Quick | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 4% | FUNFAIR Not just female previously arriving at amusement park | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Dec 25, 2025 |
| 4% | GAGS Jokes found in Christmas crackers, perhaps | (4) | The Telegraph Mini | Dec 25, 2025 |
| 4% | LATELY Recently | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 24, 2025 |
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