“Mark Twain, for Samuel Langhorne Clemens” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PENNAME is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Mark Twain, for Samuel Langhorne Clemens”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 5, 2026, where it runs at 46 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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