“Author of "The Princess and the Pea" and "The Ugly Duckling"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ANDERSEN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Author of "The Princess and the Pea" and "The Ugly Duckling"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 20, 2025, where it runs at 17 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.