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The Clue

"Shakespeare in Love" role (7 letter answer)

The Answer

MARLOWE

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Notes

The answer MARLOWE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.

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Definition

MARLOWE as a noun:

1. (Marlowe, Christopher Marlowe) = English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
2. (Marlowe, Philip Marlowe) = tough cynical detective (one of the early detective heroes in American fiction) created by Raymond Chandler