“Author and lawyer ____ Stanley Gardner” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ERLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Author and lawyer ____ Stanley Gardner”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 3, 2025, where it runs at 59 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.