English poet laureate: 1670-88 (6 letters)

{ Answer }

DRYDEN

{ Related Clues }

Author of the quote
English poet
"Absalom and Achitophel" poet
"Annus Mirabilis" poet
Early English poet laureate
"Marriage A-la-Mode" playwright, 1672

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absalom, achitophel, annus, author, dryden, early, english, la, laureate, marriage, mirabilis, mode, playwright, poet, quote, 88, 1670, 1672

{ Notes }

The answer DRYDEN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.

{ Definition }

DRYDEN as a noun:

1. (Dryden, John Dryden) = the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)