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Which sentence uses a hyphen correctly?

A She has a well known reputation.
B She has a well-known reputation.
C Her reputation is well-known.
D He is a well known-musician.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Compound adjectives before a noun are hyphenated (well-known reputation). After the noun, no hyphen is typically needed.

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