“Cantankerous captain of fiction” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AHAB is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cantankerous captain of fiction”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 7, 2025, where it runs at 11 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.
Crossing entries
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