“___ Wister, the so-called "father of western fiction"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OWEN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ Wister, the so-called "father of western fiction"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 12, 2025, where it runs at 18 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.