18th-century poet (whose name shares a feature with 36- and 56-Across) Crossword Clue
15 letters · New York Times · Thursday, April 28, 1994 · 17-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, April 28, 1994.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 28, 1994 · 17-Across · 15 letters
PHILLISWHEATLEY0 of 15 letters revealed
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American poet (born in Africa) who was the first recognized Black writer in America (1753-1784)
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