Writer whose "Carmen" was the basis for Bizet's opera Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MERIMEE Writer whose "Carmen" was the basis for Bizet's opera (7)
62% TOSCA Bizet ultimately snubbed award for opera (5) The Times Cryptic Apr 27, 2026
57% OPERA Bizet piece (5) Universal May 8, 2026
57% MEZZOSOPRANO In Bizet’s opera, Carmen is normally sung by a ____ (12) The Times Specialist Sunday Sep 2, 2018
54% ARIA "Carmen" solo (4) Eugene Sheffer Apr 25, 2026
52% CARMEN Bizet opera (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 17, 2025
52% MERCEDES A companion of Carmen in the opera by Georges Bizet (8) (8)
52% THEPEARLFISHERS Opera by Bizet (15)
52% THEPEATLFISHERS Bizet opera (15)
50% ONA -- trial basis (3) Premier Sunday May 3, 2026
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