“___ Brown, author of "The Da Vinci Code"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ Brown, author of "The Da Vinci Code"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 2, 2026, where it runs at 41 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.