Agatha Christie and Iris Murdoch Crossword Clue

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Agatha Christie and Iris Murdoch Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

MURDOCH (noun)
1. British writer (born in Ireland) known primarily for her novels (1919-1999)
2. United States publisher (born in Australia in 1931)
CHRISTIE (noun)
1. prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)

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