“Playwright Chekhov” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ANTON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Playwright Chekhov”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 22, 2025, where it runs at 65 Across 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on December 22, 2025.