“Newbery-winning author Scott ___” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ODELL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Newbery-winning author Scott ___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 20, 2025, where it runs at 82 Down 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.