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| 99% | 5 | IRENE | Exact Match! | |
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| 44% | 11 | Famous for the story 'A Scandal in Bohemia' | ||
noun • British author who created Sherlock Holmes (1859-1930) | ||||
| 41% | 6 | First name of the actor who played Sherlock Holmes in the BBC series 'Sherlock' | ||
noun • British choreographer (1906-1988) | ||||
Woman Who Bests Sherlock In A Scandal In Bohemia
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IRENE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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Updated: November 30, 2025
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| New York Times01 Dec 2025 | Across 66 | IRENE |
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