“"Midnight's Children" author, 1981” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RUSHDIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Midnight's Children" author, 1981”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 6, 2025, where it runs at 3 Down 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
Jul 6, 2025 grid1APhilosopher who wrote "The bureaucracy is a circle from which no one can escape"4 ltrs›17APrevailing fashion5 ltrs›22AIts freedom is granted in the First Amendment5 ltrs›26AMeeting, for short4 ltrs›31AIs completely oblivious … or a hint to finding the fourth key letter in this puzzle15 ltrs›37ADepleted, as savings7 ltrs›45AMoolah6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 6, 20255ASo4 ltrs›9A___ folder4 ltrs›13ASphinx site4 ltrs›18ACranked up to 11, say4 ltrs›19AItalian seasoning4 ltrs›20AManga's film counterpart5 ltrs›23APitchfork-shaped letters4 ltrs›24AWard (off)4 ltrs›
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