Smart young person, promising Scottish author Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BRIGHTSPARK Smart young person, promising Scottish author (11) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 13, 2021
6% TEEN Young person (4) Commuter May 22, 2026
6% LAD Young Scottish guy (3)
5% EMPTY Meaningless, as a promise (5) LA Times Daily Jul 14, 2026
5% RENEGEON Not keep, as a promise (8) Premier Sunday Jul 12, 2026
5% BRAE Scottish hillside (4) Universal Jul 8, 2026
5% IDO Promising words? (3) Eugene Sheffer Jul 7, 2026
5% LEARN Get smart (5) Thomas Joseph Jul 1, 2026
5% LOCH Scottish lake (4) Universal Jul 1, 2026
5% ASSURE Promise confidently (6) Newsday Jun 30, 2026

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