“Denisovich or Ilyich of Russian literature” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IVAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Denisovich or Ilyich of Russian literature”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 10, 2026, where it runs at 54 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.