“They are ill ____s that think there is no land, when they can see nothing but sea” (Francis Bacon) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DISCOVERER “They are ill ____s that think there is no land, when they can see nothing but sea” (Francis Bacon) (10) The Times Specialist Sunday Nov 14, 2021
5% ISLE Land in the sea (4) Thomas Joseph Jul 29, 2026
5% OFIT "Think nothing --!" (4) Premier Sunday Jun 21, 2026
4% PIG Bacon supplier? (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 31, 2026
4% PANCETTA Italian bacon (8) Eugene Sheffer Aug 31, 2026
4% LEO Francis's successor (3) New York Times Aug 22, 2026
4% IMNOFOOL "Don't think you can kid me" (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 22, 2026
4% CHIN Facial feature stroked when thinking, perhaps (4) New York Times Midi Aug 20, 2026
4% MALADY Illness (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 19, 2026
4% USA Land between Can. and Mex. (3) LA Times Daily Aug 16, 2026

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