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As Writer Shakespeares Surely Holding Leading Place Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CERVANTES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CERVANTES
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "CERVANTES" which means:
- noun
- • Spanish writer best remembered for `don quixote' which satirizes chivalry and influenced the development of the novel form (1547-1616)
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| The Guardian Cryptic29 Jun 2016 | Down 8 | |
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