Leonhard ___ (1501-66), German botanist from whom a purplish shade of red gets its name (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FUCHS Leonhard ___ (1501-66), German botanist from whom a purplish shade of red gets its name (5) (5)
6% MAGENTA Purplish-red shade (7) New York Times Mini Jul 11, 2026
5% CLARET Purplish-red colour (6) The Telegraph Quick Aug 8, 2026
4% IVY Apt name for a botanist (3) USA Today Aug 27, 2026
4% MAUVE Purplish hue (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 27, 2026
4% ZZBUALDRIN Astronaut for whom a Pixar character is named (10) New York Times Aug 27, 2026
4% MDI Roman 1501 (3) LA Times Mini Aug 26, 2026
4% LILAC Purplish colour (5) The Telegraph Quick Aug 21, 2026
4% OLIVE Green shade named for a fruit (5)
4% OTTO Palindromic German name (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 21, 2026
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