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The Clue
Leaders in poetry, perhaps (8 letter answer)
The Answer
ACROSTIC
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Notes
The answer ACROSTIC is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Definition
ACROSTIC as a noun:
1. (word square, acrostic) = a puzzle where you fill a square grid with words reading the same down as across
2. verse in which certain letters such as the first in each line form a word or message