Who said "There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHERLOCKHOLMES Who said 'There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact' (14) New York Times Jun 3, 2016
7% MERELY Nothing more than (6) Universal Apr 5, 2026
7% DOYLE 'There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact' author (5)
5% MICRO Less than milli-, more than nano- (5) New York Times Apr 18, 2026
5% ATMOST No more than (6) USA Today Apr 16, 2026
5% TRIO One more than a duo (4)
5% LIE More than a stretch (3) Wall Street Journal Apr 9, 2026
5% ARE Is more than one? (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Apr 9, 2026
5% UPTO Not more than (4) Newsday Apr 6, 2026
5% VERY Way more than a bit (4) The Washington Post Mini Apr 6, 2026

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