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Dashiell Hammett's most famous character, though he only appears in one novel Crossword Clue

Last seen in: NYT Special · 2026-10-21

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(noun)

  1. (genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes
  2. the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
  3. a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
  4. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
  5. a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
  6. a written symbol that is used to represent speech
  7. an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
  8. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
  9. good repute

(verb)

  1. engrave or inscribe characters on

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    Dashiell Hammett's most famous character, though he only appears in one novel (8)

    NYT Special · Oct 21, 2026

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