Illustrious Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, July 9, 2022 · 9-Down
Appeared in 6 New York Times Crosswords between July 1996 and July 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 9, 2022 · 9-Down · 5 letters
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widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter"
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Other answers seen for this clue
- Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between July 1996 and November 2005.NOTED5 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, August 12, 2007.SHINING7 lettersanswer page
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