Who said "A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MENCKEN Who said "A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin" (7)
6% CYNIC 'A man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin,' per H. L. Mencken (5) New York Times Mar 28, 2017
5% SHE "He said, __ said" (3) Newsday May 19, 2026
5% EBAN Abba who said "Israel is not an aviary" (4) The Washington Post Mini May 19, 2026
5% ALIST Who's who in Hollywood (5) New York Times Midi May 10, 2026
5% FAMED In a who's who, say (5) The Washington Post Mini May 4, 2026
5% DOES "Who ___ he think he is?" (4)
5% NOONE Who is said to be above the law (5) The Washington Post Mini Mar 10, 2026
5% BILLHALEY The man who rocked around the clock? (4,5) (9) The Guardian Weekend Mar 7, 2026
4% ODOUR Smell (5) The Telegraph Quick May 26, 2026
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