John le Carré
publication date: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 (part of Summer 2020)
category: Literature
clue: He wasn't a tinker or a tailor or a soldier, but he really was a spy.
explanation: Le Carré, a former MI5 and MI6 employee, has written a series of successful and notable spy novels, including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Denise Sawicki, and Erik Bates
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