John, 17th-century writer who was England's first poet laureate (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DRYDEN John, 17th-century writer who was England's first poet laureate (6) (6)
75% DONNE 17th-century poet John ___ (5)
67% SZE U.S. poet laureate Arthur (3) The Atlantic Aug 2, 2026
67% VEEP John Adams was the U.S.'s first (4) Universal Jul 6, 2026
67% MOTIONLESS Still in need of a poet laureate? (10) The Times Cryptic Jul 2, 2026
67% MOLIERE 17th-century French playwright (7) The Times Concise Jun 30, 2026
65% REMBRANDT 17th-century Dutch old master (9) The Times Concise Aug 8, 2026
65% ADA Former poet laureate ___ Limón (3) The Atlantic Jun 13, 2026
65% MASEFIELD Poet laureate of England. (9)
62% NERO First century despot (4) Newsday Aug 6, 2026
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