The clue “Thatcherism creator, familiarly” refers to Margaret Thatcher, whose nickname “Iron Lady” is the common crossword answer for this clue. Answer: IRON LADY Context and quick notes:
- Thatcherism is the set of policies associated with Margaret Thatcher’s tenure as UK prime minister, emphasizing free markets, privatization, and limited government. This definition is widely covered in reference sources.
- In crosswords, the familiar 8-letter answer for this clue is IRONLADY, often used in major puzzle outlets such as the Los Angeles Times and others.
- For additional corroboration, standard encyclopedia entries describe Thatcher as the figure behind Thatcherism and note the Iron Lady epithet.
