“English writer with an apt surname” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.READE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “English writer with an apt surname”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 10, 2026, where it runs at 99 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 10, 2026 grid99AChic venue that features great bands21 ltrs›107AHesitant reply3 ltrs›111AThey're frequently bcced8 ltrs›116ARx quantity4 ltrs›120ABaa-baa mamas4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 10, 20261AMany web banners3 ltrs›4ADNA sample implement4 ltrs›8AGrp. that regulates streams3 ltrs›11AVape alternative3 ltrs›14AApple tablet4 ltrs›18AIt might hang during the summer8 ltrs›20A"Me, that's ___!"3 ltrs›21A"Well, lah-di-dah!"3 ltrs›
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