“Literature Nobelist who wrote "Siddhartha"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HESSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Literature Nobelist who wrote "Siddhartha"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 9, 2025, where it runs at 43 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.