Woman who bests Sherlock in “A Scandal in Bohemia” NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Woman who bests Sherlock in "A Scandal in Bohemia"" is IRENE.
The clue refers to 'A Scandal in Bohemia,' a story by Arthur Conan Doyle where Irene Adler is the only woman to outsmart Sherlock Holmes. She is often referred to as 'The Woman' by Holmes, highlighting her significance.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 01, 2025.
Irene is a given name, often associated with a character who is clever and resourceful.
Adler who outwitted Sherlock Holmes, Voltaire's penultimate play, Nobel-winning daughter of Marie Curie, Woman's name that's an anagram of ERNIE, Cara of "Fame" fame
The answer to “Woman who bests Sherlock in “A Scandal in Bohemia”” in the New York Times puzzle December 1 2025 is IRENE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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