The Clue
Oscar, the memorable musical wit (6 letter answer)
The Answer
LEVANT
Tags
Notes
The answer LEVANT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Syria, Lebanon, Israel, etc.
Syria, Lebanon and neighbors
Composer-pianist Oscar: 1906-72
Definition
LEVANT as a noun:
1. (Levant, Levant morocco) = a heavy morocco often used in bookbinding
2. the former name for the geographical area of the eastern Mediterranean that is now occupied by Lebanon and Syria and Israel
LEVANT as a verb:
1. run off without paying a debt