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)
58% CAB Vehicle that can be hired (3)
50% ENGAGE Hire (6) Thomas Joseph Apr 4, 2026
50% RENTS Hires (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 18, 2026
50% RENTABLE That can be hired. (8)
45% MERC Gun for hire (4) Wall Street Journal Mar 26, 2026
45% AIDE Hired hand (4) Newsday Mar 12, 2026
45% GOON Thug who can be hired (4)
44% LEASE Hire (5) (5) Mirror Quick Feb 23, 2026
44% EMPLOY Hire, as staff (6)
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