"The game is ___": Holmes Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AFOOT "The game is ___" (Holmes) (5)
10% IAN Holm of "The Hobbit" (3) New York Times Mar 17, 2026
10% WATSON Holmes's helper (6) Thomas Joseph Feb 26, 2026
9% DOYLE Sherlock Holmes author (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 5, 2026
9% KATIE Actress ___ Holmes of "Batman Begins" (5)
8% ESPN Channel with games (4) Commuter Apr 11, 2026
8% SNAP Card game and second card game (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 10, 2026
8% CORNHOLE Game with beanbags (8) The Atlantic Apr 9, 2026
8% REF Game official (3) Thomas Joseph Apr 7, 2026
8% MARIOKART Shell game? (9) The Atlantic Apr 5, 2026
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