Sherlock Holmes creator Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Sherlock Holmes' creator last seen in Universal puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DOYLE.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DOYLE Sherlock Holmes' creator (5) Universal Oct 4, 2022
36% ARTHUR ___ Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes's creator (6)
36% CONAN Middle name of Sherlock Holmes creator. (5)
4% DEERSTALKER Sherlock Holmes' hat (11) Commuter Sep 3, 2025
4% AFOOT "The game is ___" (Sherlock Holmes line) (5)
3% BUSTS The Napoleons in the Sherlock Holmes story "The Adventure of the Six Napoleons" (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 25, 2025
3% GRAHAM Cracker creator (6) Newsday Oct 17, 2025
3% EIDETIC Like Sherlock's memory (7) TV Oct 5, 2025
3% BOND Paddington's creator (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 2, 2025
3% WATSON Holmes' flatmate (6)

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is the brilliant mind behind the creation of the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. Doyle's captivating stories have enthralled readers for generations with Holmes' astute deductions and fascinating mysteries.