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noun • (Greek mythology) son of Daedalus; while escaping from Crete with his father (using the wings Daedalus had made) he flew too close to the sun and the wax melted and he fell into the Aegean and drowned | ||||||||
| 37% | 15 | His music fell out of popularity after his death but enjoyed a revival in the late 20th century | ||||||
noun • English composer of orchestral works (1862-1934) | ||||||||
| 32% | 8 | Bruch's music fell out of favor after his death but has since been rediscovered | ||||||
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Escapee Who Fell To His Death In The Sea Crossword Clue
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