Thomas ___, light bulb inventor who struggled with math and famously said "I can always hire a mathematician, but they can't hire me" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EDISON Thomas ___, light bulb inventor who struggled with math and famously said "I can always hire a mathematician, but they can't hire me" (6)
59% CAB Vehicle that can be hired (3)
50% ENGAGE Hire (6) Eugene Sheffer Feb 11, 2026
50% RENTABLE That can be hired. (8)
49% RENTS Hires (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 5, 2026
47% LET Hired (3) Puzzler Backwords Dec 27, 2025
45% AIDE Hired hand (4) Newsday Mar 12, 2026
45% LEASE Hire (5) (5) Mirror Quick Feb 23, 2026
45% EMPLOY Hire, as staff (6)
45% GOON Thug who can be hired (4)
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