“Scott ___, author of "Island of the Blue Dolphins"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ODELL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Scott ___, author of "Island of the Blue Dolphins"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 28, 2026, where it runs at 5 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.