John Hancock
publication date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010 (part of Round XLIV)
category: Government
clue: Massachusetts minister and signature synonym
explanation: Hancock was the first and third governor of Massachusetts. His oversized signature on the Declaration of Independence has made his name synonymous with "signature." more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Mike Eberhart, Ryan Dunn, Elaine Beckland, and Melissa Anderson
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