“Literary heroine who described herself as "poor, obscure, plain and little"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EYRE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Literary heroine who described herself as "poor, obscure, plain and little"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 12, 2025, where it runs at 21 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.