“___ Smith, "The Autograph Man" novelist” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ZADIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ Smith, "The Autograph Man" novelist”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 25, 2025, where it runs at 45 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.