“Princess Leia or Hester Prynne” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HEROINE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Princess Leia or Hester Prynne”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 24, 2026, where it runs at 103 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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