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John ____ was the BBC’s first and longest-serving director general Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | REITH John ____ was the BBC’s first and longest-serving director general | (5) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Sep 16, 2018 |
| 6% | AUNTIE The BBC | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | May 20, 2026 |
| 6% | FDR Initials of the longest-serving US president | (3) | The Telegraph Mini | May 10, 2026 |
| 6% | TSO General __'s chicken | (3) | Newsday | Apr 19, 2026 |
| 6% | COME "First ___, first served" | (4) | ||
| 6% | BIRT John ____ was director-general of the BBC, 1992-2000 | (4) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Jun 21, 2020 |
| 5% | MOTHEROF With 16 Across, longest-serving female MP | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | May 24, 2026 |
| 5% | SHORTEST Opposite of "longest" | (8) | ||
| 5% | LOIRE France's longest river | (5) | Thomas Joseph | May 18, 2026 |
| 5% | DYNAMO Generator | (6) | Puzzler Backwords | May 16, 2026 |
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