“Novelist Charles who wrote "The Cloister and the Hearth"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.READE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Novelist Charles who wrote "The Cloister and the Hearth"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 16, 2025, where it runs at 30 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.