“Reminiscent of a certain French author’s work” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ZOLAESQUE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Reminiscent of a certain French author’s work”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 23, 2025, where it runs at 72 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.