What is the answer to "#2 in literary character portrayals" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "#2 in literary character portrayals" is HOLMES (6 letters).

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#2 in literary character portrayals Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 2, 2025 puzzle

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HOLMES

6 letters · Down · last seen August 2, 2025

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