Peter, author noted for his novel Jaws published in 1974 (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BENCHLEY Peter, author noted for his novel Jaws published in 1974 (8) (8)
6% THEROSERENT 1986 novel by Ellis Peters (3,4,4) (11) Mirror Quiz Feb 6, 2026
6% PRINT Publish (5) The Telegraph Quick Feb 1, 2026
6% ISLAND The -, 1979 novel by Peter Benchley (6) (6) Mirror Quiz Jan 27, 2026
6% WHATWE Ian McEwan novel published in 2025 (4,2,3,4) (6) The Guardian Weekend Jan 24, 2026
6% RAN Was published (3) LA Times Daily Jan 18, 2026
6% STRAUB Peter -, author of novels Shadowland and Floating Dragon (6) (6) Mirror Quiz Dec 12, 2025
5% PAULSAYER Author of novels The Absolution Game and The Comforts of Madness (4,5) (9) Mirror Quiz Feb 18, 2026
5% GARTHNIX Author of fantasy novels Lirael, Sabriel and Abhorsen (5,3) (8) Mirror Quiz Feb 16, 2026
5% EDMCBAIN Author of novels Cop Hater and The Mugger (2,6) (8) Mirror Quiz Feb 15, 2026
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