Well-known Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, December 12, 2006 · 15-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between July 1995 and December 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 12, 2006 · 15-Across · 5 letters
FAMED0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter"
adjective
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Known letters
5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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