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Why Idina Menzel is More “Crossword Famous” Than Jay-Z: The Art of Vowel-Heavy Celebrity Names in Puzzles

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Who are the most crossword famous celebrities of all time? I counted appearances in the New York Times crossword puzzle to find out.

Matt Gaffney
Matt Gaffney
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Rebecca Tulis
Matt Gaffney

Matt Gaffney

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