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noun • United States naval officer remembered for his heroic deeds (1779-1820) • a city in central Illinois; Abraham Lincoln practiced law here • a town in northern Alabama on the Tennessee River | ||||||||
| 45% | 9 | Some considered him a radical extremist while others hailed him as a hero. (4,5) | ||||||
noun • abolitionist who was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia (1800-1859) | ||||||||
| 37% | 5 | Hero after whom eight U.S. counties are named | ||||||
noun • an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820) | ||||||||
Naval Hero With Five Us Counties Named For Him Crossword Clue
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DECATUR which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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DECATUR
Updated: October 11, 2023
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