Michael Jackson’s first #1 hit (about a rat!) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BEN Michael Jackson’s first #1 hit (about a rat!) (3) New York Times Sep 14, 2021
89% MANIN "___ the Mirror" (Michael Jackson hit) (5) Wall Street Journal Dec 6, 2025
86% JEAN "Billie ___" (Michael Jackson hit) (4)
80% KINGOFPOP *Michael Jackson moniker (9) Wall Street Journal Jan 12, 2026
77% BAD Michael Jackson #1 hit (3)
68% BEATIT No. 1 Hit for Michael Jackson in 1982 (6)
68% THRILLER Michael Jackson hit (8) Thomas Joseph Apr 22, 2020
62% SNITCH Rat (6) LA Times Daily Jan 16, 2026
62% OHCRUD "Rats!" (6) New York Times Jan 10, 2026
62% DIANA 1988 #1 Michael Jackson hit "Dirty ___" (5)

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