This 10th-century explorer devised the name "Greenland" in hopes that it would attract settlers Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ERIKTHERED This 10th-century explorer devised the name "Greenland" in hopes that it would attract settlers (10)
5% ERIK ___ the Red, noted 10th-century explorer (4) New York Times Midi Aug 6, 2026
4% COOKSUP Devises, as a plan (7) New York Times Midi Jul 29, 2026
4% ERICTHERED 10th-century explorer (10) Newsday Dec 1, 2023
4% ERIC 10th-century explorer (4) Newsday Jun 24, 2018
4% LEIF 10th-century explorer (4) Newsday Apr 27, 2018
4% DANES Greenland settlers (5)
3% DORA "___ the Explorer" (4) New York Times Aug 20, 2026
3% HITS Producer's hopes (4) Thomas Joseph Aug 19, 2026
3% ABEL Explorer Tasman (4) Wall Street Journal Aug 18, 2026
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