“Author who purportedly drew inspiration from a filing cabinet labeled "O-Z"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BAUM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Author who purportedly drew inspiration from a filing cabinet labeled "O-Z"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 20, 2026, where it runs at 76 Across 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.