Russian composer and pianist whose prelude in C sharp minor became so popular that he tired of playing it Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RACHMANINOFF Russian composer and pianist whose prelude in C sharp minor became so popular that he tired of playing it (12) The Times Specialist Sunday Sep 30, 2018
3% CHOPIN Composer of the "Raindrop" prelude (6) New York Times Jan 11, 2026
3% DFLAT C sharp alas (5) Newsday Dec 24, 2025
3% DFLATS C sharps (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 19, 2025
3% SERGEIRACHMANINOV Composer of "Prelude in C Sharp Minor." (17)
2% ATACK Sharp as __ (5) Newsday Jan 8, 2026
2% BERG He composed letter after a bit of work (4) The Times Cryptic Jan 8, 2026
2% FRANCIS Playing piano, uncle with FRCS is an accomplished pianist (7,7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 7, 2026
2% WHEEL Bike tire (5) Commuter Jan 6, 2026
2% INTRO Prelude featured in fortnightly retrospective? (5) The Times Cryptic Jan 6, 2026

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