“Novelist Verne” crossword clue
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•••••JULES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.JULES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Novelist Verne”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 19, 2026, where it runs at 56 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 19, 2026 grid55AMartial arts studios5 ltrs›61ACaribbean island with a liqueur named for it7 ltrs›66ACapital of Arkansas … or a description of 17-, 29- and 50-Across?10 ltrs›69A"I wish I could ___ that!"5 ltrs›72AThings shifted on a bicycle or in a car5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 19, 20261APackage under a Christmas tree4 ltrs›5AOld-fashioned butter maker5 ltrs›10ABranded cotton swab4 ltrs›14AMinnesota congresswoman Ilhan4 ltrs›15AIn on, as a trend5 ltrs›16ABig coffee containers4 ltrs›17A1972 song by Elton John10 ltrs›19ALuxury auto whose logo is four overlapping rings4 ltrs›
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