“Franz ___, Prague-born writer of dark fiction” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KAFKA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Franz ___, Prague-born writer of dark fiction”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 12, 2026, where it runs at 65 Across 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.