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Who once described puritanism as "the haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy" Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MENCKEN Who once described puritanism as 'the haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy' | (7) | New York Times | May 12, 2018 |
| 5% | BAR Happy hour haunt | (3) | LA Times Daily | Aug 26, 2025 |
| 4% | STRAITLACED Puritanical (6-5) | (11) | Puzzler | Nov 11, 2025 |
| 4% | MORNINGPERSON Someone who's eager to rise and shine | (13) | USA Today | Nov 8, 2025 |
| 4% | MAKEAWISH Advice to someone who's about to blow? | (9) | LA Times Daily | Nov 8, 2025 |
| 4% | GRUNTLED Happy | (8) | Newsday | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 4% | LEST For fear that | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 4% | CLAM Happy as a ___ | (4) | New York Times | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 4% | CLOWN Person who may put on a happy face | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Nov 1, 2025 |
| 4% | ALE Happy hour order that may be hoppy | (3) | Universal | Nov 1, 2025 |
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