Ones after whom others are named Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 20, 2023 · 38-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, March 20, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 20, 2023 · 38-Down · 7 letters
EPONYMS0 of 7 letters revealed
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the person for whom something is named; "Constantine I is the eponym for Constantinople"
noun
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