Sherlock Holmes' nemesis, created by the author primarily to cause Holmes' death and end the series of stones (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MORIARTY Sherlock Holmes' nemesis, created by the author primarily to cause Holmes' death and end the series of stones (8) (8)
7% ENOLA Younger sister of Sherlock Holmes (5) The Washington Post Mini Dec 6, 2025
7% DEERSTALKER Sherlock Holmes' hat (11) Commuter Sep 3, 2025
6% IAN Actor Holm (3) Commuter Nov 21, 2025
6% DEDUCER Sherlock Holmes. (7)
5% KOS Stat for Holly Holm (3) USA Today Dec 21, 2025
5% KATIE Holmes of "Dawson's Creek" (5) TV Dec 14, 2025
5% SURI Daughter of Katie Holmes (4) TV Nov 23, 2025
5% WATSON Holmes' flatmate (6)
5% LONDONER Sherlock Holmes, e.g. (8) New York Times Oct 27, 2024
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