Maybe sample of American author who writes bad verse? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% POETASTER Maybe sample of American author who writes bad verse? (9) The Times Cryptic Jun 18, 2026
6% PROSE Writing that isn't well versed? (5) Wall Street Journal Jul 18, 2026
6% SCRAWL Bad writing (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 16, 2026
5% POLL Sampling of the electorate (4)
5% TRY Sample (3) (3) Mirror Quick Jul 25, 2026
5% TESTER Sample (6) (6) Mirror Quick Jul 24, 2026
5% POET One who writes odes and sonnets (4)
5% BITE Sample of food (4) Newsday Jul 14, 2026
5% TASTED Sampled (6) (6) Mirror Quick Jul 13, 2026
5% SWATCH Fabric sample (6) Wall Street Journal Jul 13, 2026

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