5
scribbler(noun, book, writer, correspondent, poet)
4
artist(noun, artist)
4
belletrist(noun, humorist)
4
actor(noun, humorist)
4
builder(noun, spring, originator, producer, founder)
4
cause(noun, person, cause, influence, reason)
4
compiler(noun, linguist)
4
dash off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, mark, note)
4
forerunner(noun, herald, messenger)
4
formulate(verb, form, make, mark, start)
4
invent(verb, form, make, develop, start)
4
manufacturer(noun, producer)
4
predecessor
4
procreator(noun, paternity)
4
scriptwriter(noun, humorist)
3
authoress
3
begetter(person, cause, foundation, basis, relative)
3
conceive(verb, form, make, develop, start)
3
contrive(verb, form, make, start, plan)
3
copywriter(noun, humorist)
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