“Victor ___, author of "Les Misérables"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HUGO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Victor ___, author of "Les Misérables"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 17, 2025, where it runs at 5 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.