Stephen ___, astrophysicist who famously disagreed and wagered with fellow scientist John Preskill over the black hole information paradox Crossword Clue

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98% HAWKING Stephen ___, astrophysicist who famously disagreed and wagered with fellow scientist John Preskill over the black hole information paradox (7)
3% NEWTON Isaac ___, scientist known for identifying gravity who famously argued with his contemporary Leibniz over who invented calculus first (6)
3% BETS Wagers (4) Commuter Jan 15, 2026
3% MESH Get along famously (4) The Atlantic Jan 15, 2026
3% CARRIE Stephen King book (6) Thomas Joseph Jan 14, 2026
3% MISERY Stephen King book (6) Thomas Joseph Jan 14, 2026
3% CHRISTINE Stephen King book (9) Thomas Joseph Jan 14, 2026
3% SALEMSLOT Stephen King book (9) Thomas Joseph Jan 14, 2026
3% LESS What's more, proverbially and paradoxically (4) Universal Jan 11, 2026
3% BET Wager (3) The Telegraph Quick Jan 8, 2026
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