“Novelist Fannie who wrote "Imitation of Life" (1933)” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HURST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Novelist Fannie who wrote "Imitation of Life" (1933)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 7, 2025, where it runs at 1 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.