Literary heroine who says "I would always rather be happy than dignified" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EYRE Literary heroine who says "I would always rather be happy than dignified" (4) New York Times Jul 16, 2026
5% TAME Mild rather than wild (4) Universal Jul 21, 2026
5% GLADLY "More than happy to!" (6) New York Times Mini Jul 2, 2026
5% ANYTIME "Always happy to help!" (7)
5% MALE Gander rather than goose, say (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 3, 2026
5% EYREQUOTES "Reader, I married him," "I would always rather be happy than dignified," etc.? (10) LA Times Daily Mar 14, 2025
4% SAD Not happy (3)
4% EEN Literary time (3) Newsday Aug 1, 2026
4% STAID Sedately dignified (5) Newsday Jul 30, 2026
4% TAURUS Sign in the heavens divided us, I would say (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 29, 2026

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