Name by which Chennai was once known Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MADRAS Name by which Chennai was once known (6) The Guardian Weekend Apr 9, 2022
3% NEE Once known as (3) USA Today Oct 30, 2025
2% BALTI Variety of curry named after the dish in which it is served (5) Puzzler Backwords Nov 16, 2025
2% WHO Which person? (3) The Telegraph Quick Nov 14, 2025
2% SIAM Thailand, once (4) Eugene Sheffer Nov 13, 2025
2% SEALIONS They're known for their bark (8) New York Times Nov 13, 2025
2% HADI "__ but known!" (4) Newsday Nov 12, 2025
2% UPON "Once ___ a time ..." (4)
2% OBSCURE No-name (7) New York Times Nov 12, 2025
2% RESTARTS Begins once more (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 12, 2025

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