Soul-seller of legend Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 12, 2021 · 39-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 12, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 12, 2021 · 39-Down · 5 letters
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an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
noun
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