Sam ___, author of the classic "Cyclopedia of 5,000 Puzzles" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LOYD Sam ___, author of the classic 'Cyclopedia of 5,000 Puzzles' (4) New York Times Dec 2, 2017
60% SPADE Hammett's Sam's tool (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Oct 15, 2025
60% REBUS Puzzle inspector (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Oct 11, 2025
60% AMAZE Dumbfound in a puzzle (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Sep 11, 2025
57% DOE Jane ___ (unknown, like the author of this puzzle) (3)
57% USURP Assume (authority) (5) (5) Puzzler Sep 27, 2025
54% AROMA Odour back from Sam or Alison (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Oct 24, 2025
54% TOPHAT Uncle Sam headgear (6) Newsday Oct 22, 2025
54% AESOP Fabulous ancient author (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 20, 2025
54% THECATINTHEHAT Dr. Seuss classic: 5 wds. (14) Commuter Oct 15, 2025

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