Roman writer who originated the phrase "with a grain of salt" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PLINY Roman writer who originated the phrase "with a grain of salt" (5)
6% MADE "___ in China" (product origin phrase) (4)
5% FOE Original surname of a writer mentioned in this puzzle (3) The Times Specialist Sunday Nov 30, 2025
5% EPSOM ___ salts (5) Universal Oct 17, 2025
5% TERENCE Roman writer who originated the phrase "Where there's life, there's hope" (7)
4% CRAMP Writer's __ (5) Commuter Dec 11, 2025
4% ALACARTE Menu phrase (8) LA Times Daily Dec 10, 2025
4% INRE Memo phrase (4) LA Times Daily Dec 10, 2025
4% WORDED Phrased (6) (6) The Sun Mini Dec 9, 2025
4% SEL Salt, in Paris (3) New York Times Dec 8, 2025
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