John Hanning ___ (1827-64), English explorer of Africa who named Lake Victoria in 1858 (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SPEKE John Hanning ___ (1827-64), English explorer of Africa who named Lake Victoria in 1858 (5) (5)
5% CABOT Newfoundland explorer John (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 20, 2026
5% LASALLE Explorer who named Louisiana (7) Wall Street Journal Sep 30, 2026
4% DORA Explorer with a buddy named Boots (4) USA Today Nov 5, 2026
4% CARPENTER John who directed "Halloween" (9) Thomas Joseph Nov 5, 2026
4% WATERS John who directed "Hairspray" (6) Thomas Joseph Nov 5, 2026
4% HUSTON John who directed "The African Queen" (6) Thomas Joseph Nov 5, 2026
4% SINGLETON John who directed "Boyz n the Hood" (9) Thomas Joseph Nov 5, 2026
4% TOILET John translated for English poet, turning up on time (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 4, 2026
4% ODDS "Never tell me the ___" (Han Solo) (4) Universal Nov 3, 2026
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