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

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PLINY Roman writer who originated the phrase "with a grain of salt" (5)
6% SIC (Original writer's error) (3) Universal Jan 1, 2026
6% MADE "___ in China" (product origin phrase) (4)
5% BRAN Grain husk (4) Commuter Jan 31, 2026
5% TARS Old salts (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 31, 2026
5% RICE Waakye grain (4) USA Today Jan 30, 2026
5% OATS Grain (4) (4) Mirror Quick Jan 27, 2026
5% CLICHE Overused phrase (6) Commuter Jan 24, 2026
5% SPADES Abundance, in a phrase (6) Newsday Jan 24, 2026
5% ADDA "-- pinch of salt ..." (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 22, 2026
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