“Eudora ___, Pulitzer-winning author for "The Optimist's Daughter"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WELTY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Eudora ___, Pulitzer-winning author for "The Optimist's Daughter"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 11, 2025, where it runs at 40 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.