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Famous Dime Novel Sleuth Crossword Clue

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34%4 The phrase 'dime novel' originated in the 1860s to describe inexpensive paperback books
noun

• a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar

• street name for a packet of illegal drugs that is sold for ten dollars

31%8 Surname of a famous sleuth in detective fiction
noun

• a retail dealer in provisions and supplies

• United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)

• a maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints

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New York Times23 Sep 1976 Down 3 NICKCARTER
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