The term “____ fiction” was popularised by HP Lovecraft, one of its best-known exponents Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WEIRD The term “____ fiction” was popularised by HP Lovecraft, one of its best-known exponents (5) The Times Specialist Sunday Jun 30, 2019
4% GENOA City known for its salami (5) Wall Street Journal Jul 28, 2026
4% PEAK Be at one's best (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 10, 2026
4% TSHIRT Wham! popularised a "CHOOSE LIFE" one (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 8, 2026
4% BFF Best buddy, in modern terms (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 8, 2026
4% PCS Some HPs (3) LA Times Daily Jun 11, 2026
3% SWEETY Term of endearment, in one spelling (6) New York Times Aug 8, 2026
3% LAYMAN One requesting simpler terms? (6) New York Times Aug 8, 2026
3% ALINE Clothing style popularised by Christian Dior (5) The Telegraph Plusword Aug 8, 2026
3% HON Term of endearment (3) The Atlantic Aug 8, 2026

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