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11 results for LECARRE from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author
Thu Jan 3, 2019	15A	Author known for the intelligence of his writing?	Timothy Polin
Sun Jun 24, 2018	28A	John of spy fiction	Timothy Polin
Mon Jun 15, 2015	5D	John who wrote "A Perfect Spy"	Mike Buckley
Sun Aug 25, 2013	94D	Best-selling author who once worked for Britain's MI6	Victor Barocas
Sun Aug 28, 2011	90D	Smiley's creator (2)	Patrick Berry
Mon Jul 4, 2005	43D	Spy novelist John	Nancy Salomon
Tue Jan 14, 2003	39A	Author connected to this puzzle's theme	Adam G. Perl
Sat Feb 15, 1997	2D	"The Russia House" author	J. Clonick
Sun Aug 4, 1996	48D	"A Murder of Quality" author	D. Tuller
Sun Apr 23, 1995	72D	Smiley's creator (2)	Randolph Ross
Fri Nov 25, 1994	16A	"Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" author	Daniel R. Stark

5 results for LECARRE from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sun Sep 29, 1991	95D	Cornwell's pen name	Nancy Nicholson Joline	Maleska
Sat Feb 24, 1990	12D	Smiley's creator	Nancy Joline	Maleska
Sun Aug 13, 1989	1D	Smiley's creator	Nancy W. Atkinson	Maleska
Tue Jul 30, 1974	25A	Writer of spy thrillers	George Laczko	Weng
Wed Jan 12, 1972	52A	English writer John	Unknown	Weng

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