Crossword Answer For
Compelling feature of a novel, ideally
Last seen in Universal Crossword September 21, 2025 Answers
If you're stuck on the clue "Compelling feature of a novel, ideally" from the Universal Crossword crossword (September 21, 2025), we're here to help. Our records show 183 potential answers for this clue collected from various puzzle sources. The best match is PLOT at 4 letters long, carrying a 99% confidence score based on crossword puzzle history.
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PLOT
Compelling feature of a novel, ideally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
99%
PLOT
Compelling feature of a novel, ideally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
4%
BRAID
Challah feature
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
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BRAID
Challah feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
4%
INSET
Map feature
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
4%
INSET
Map feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
4%
INLET
Shoreline feature
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
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INLET
Shoreline feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
4%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
4%
OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
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OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
4%
SAIL
Catamaran feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
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SAIL
Catamaran feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
4%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
4%
TIPTOPSHAPE
Peak physical condition, or a feature of 4-, 8-, and 17-Down
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
4%
TIPTOPSHAPE
Peak physical condition, or a feature of 4-, 8-, and 17-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
4%
BELTLOOP
Waistband feature
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
4%
BELTLOOP
Waistband feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
4%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
4%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
4%
EARLAP
Winter cap feature
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
4%
EARLAP
Winter cap feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
4%
KNOT
Celtic artwork feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
4%
KNOT
Celtic artwork feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
4%
SLIT
Skirt feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
4%
SLIT
Skirt feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
4%
POORTHINGS
Oscar-winning film based on an Alasdair Gray novel
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
4%
POORTHINGS
Oscar-winning film based on an Alasdair Gray novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
4%
REMOTESTART
Convenient car feature on a cold winter morning, or a feature of 19-, 27-, and 44-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
4%
REMOTESTART
Convenient car feature on a cold winter morning, or a feature of 19-, 27-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
4%
IRAN
Setting of the graphic novel "Persepolis"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
4%
IRAN
Setting of the graphic novel "Persepolis"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
4%
CAVERN
Luray feature
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
4%
CAVERN
Luray feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
4%
AVENUE
City grid feature
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
4%
AVENUE
City grid feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
4%
INLAY
Parquet floor feature
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
4%
INLAY
Parquet floor feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
4%
CRAG
Rugged feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
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CRAG
Rugged feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
4%
PLAID
Common feature of flannel shirts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
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PLAID
Common feature of flannel shirts
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
4%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
4%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
4%
PANICBUTTON
Emergency feature on a car's key fob
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
4%
PANICBUTTON
Emergency feature on a car's key fob
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
4%
STRAIGHTAS
Likely feature of a valedictorian's report card
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
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STRAIGHTAS
Likely feature of a valedictorian's report card
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
4%
WOODCUT
Artistic printing method, and a feature of rows 2, 5, 11, and 14 in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
4%
WOODCUT
Artistic printing method, and a feature of rows 2, 5, 11, and 14 in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
4%
TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
4%
TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
4%
REEL
Instagram feed feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
4%
REEL
Instagram feed feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
4%
SNL
Inspo for the Curtis Sittenfeld novel "Romantic Comedy"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
SNL
Inspo for the Curtis Sittenfeld novel "Romantic Comedy"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
PHILEASFOGG
Circumnavigator in a Jules Verne novel
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
4%
PHILEASFOGG
Circumnavigator in a Jules Verne novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
4%
BIGFINISH
Conclusion that earns a standing ovation, and a feature of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
4%
BIGFINISH
Conclusion that earns a standing ovation, and a feature of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
4%
HAIR
Prominent troll doll feature
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
HAIR
Prominent troll doll feature
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
COLDWAR
Conflict that may feature proxy battles
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
COLDWAR
Conflict that may feature proxy battles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
MYANTONIA
Final novel of Willa Cather's "Prairie" trilogy
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
MYANTONIA
Final novel of Willa Cather's "Prairie" trilogy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
4%
QRCODEMENU
Restaurant feature that encourages phones at the table
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
4%
QRCODEMENU
Restaurant feature that encourages phones at the table
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
4%
DOOR
Common feature of a grandfather clock
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
DOOR
Common feature of a grandfather clock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
THEWINEOFWRATH
Dust Bowl-era Steinbeck novel, once processed?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
THEWINEOFWRATH
Dust Bowl-era Steinbeck novel, once processed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
BEALE
"If __ Street Could Talk": film based on a James Baldwin novel
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
BEALE
"If __ Street Could Talk": film based on a James Baldwin novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
EYE
"The Bluest __": Toni Morrison novel
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
EYE
"The Bluest __": Toni Morrison novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
VALVESTEM
*Tire feature (video games)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
VALVESTEM
*Tire feature (video games)
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
DJINN
"A Master of __": P. Djèlí Clark novel inspired by Islamic mythology
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
DJINN
"A Master of __": P. Djèlí Clark novel inspired by Islamic mythology
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
EMMA
1815 novel set in Highbury
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
EMMA
1815 novel set in Highbury
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
DOME
Pantheon feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
DOME
Pantheon feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
FOOD
___ court (airport terminal feature)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
4%
FOOD
___ court (airport terminal feature)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
4%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
4%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
4%
KATRINA
Hurricane in Jesmyn Ward's novel "Salvage the Bones"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
KATRINA
Hurricane in Jesmyn Ward's novel "Salvage the Bones"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
RAMA
"Rendezvous With ___" (classic sci-fi novel)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
4%
RAMA
"Rendezvous With ___" (classic sci-fi novel)
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
4%
SNOUT
Aardvark feature
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
4%
SNOUT
Aardvark feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
4%
DOGPOND
Backyard feature for a water-loving pup
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
4%
DOGPOND
Backyard feature for a water-loving pup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
4%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
4%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
4%
MONDAYCROSSWORD
Early-week newspaper feature
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
MONDAYCROSSWORD
Early-week newspaper feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
LOOP
Roller coaster feature
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
4%
LOOP
Roller coaster feature
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
4%
TUNNEL
Road feature that may interfere with a GPS
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
4%
TUNNEL
Road feature that may interfere with a GPS
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
4%
MOOR
Brontë novel locale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
4%
MOOR
Brontë novel locale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
4%
POPPINGBOBA
Bubble tea option, or a feature of 16-, 26-, and 43-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
POPPINGBOBA
Bubble tea option, or a feature of 16-, 26-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
RIA
Coastline feature
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
4%
RIA
Coastline feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
4%
BALCONY
Outdoor feature of a cruise ship room
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
4%
BALCONY
Outdoor feature of a cruise ship room
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
4%
MADAME
"___ Bovary" (Gustave Flaubert novel)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
4%
MADAME
"___ Bovary" (Gustave Flaubert novel)
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
4%
INKER
Graphic novel artist
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
4%
INKER
Graphic novel artist
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
4%
SLOT
Screw feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
4%
SLOT
Screw feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
4%
HUMP
Camel feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
HUMP
Camel feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
ABOY
"About __": Hugh Grant film based on a Nick Hornby novel
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
ABOY
"About __": Hugh Grant film based on a Nick Hornby novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
PLUS
Positive feature
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
PLUS
Positive feature
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
STEM
Wineglass feature
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
STEM
Wineglass feature
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
EDDY
Sink hole feature, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
EDDY
Sink hole feature, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
ADDON
Optional feature
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
ADDON
Optional feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
TWINSIES
"We're dressed the same!," or a phonetic feature of 18-, 25-, 51-, and 62-Across
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
4%
TWINSIES
"We're dressed the same!," or a phonetic feature of 18-, 25-, 51-, and 62-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
4%
LEGROOM
First-class feature
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
4%
LEGROOM
First-class feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
4%
FILMRIGHTS
Permission to adapt a novel, say, or what the answers to the starred clues all have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
4%
FILMRIGHTS
Permission to adapt a novel, say, or what the answers to the starred clues all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
4%
KITE
"The ___ Runner" (Khaled Hosseini novel)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
KITE
"The ___ Runner" (Khaled Hosseini novel)
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
RAMP
Building's accessibility feature
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
RAMP
Building's accessibility feature
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
4%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
4%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
4%
CASE
Word in classic mystery novel titles
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
4%
CASE
Word in classic mystery novel titles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
4%
FIRES
"Little __ Everywhere": Celeste Ng novel
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
4%
FIRES
"Little __ Everywhere": Celeste Ng novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
4%
SPOT
Leopard feature
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
4%
SPOT
Leopard feature
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
4%
NINETYDEGREE
*___ angle (feature of a square)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
4%
NINETYDEGREE
*___ angle (feature of a square)
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
4%
TEAR
Sad emoji feature
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
4%
TEAR
Sad emoji feature
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
4%
RESTAREA
Interstate feature
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
4%
RESTAREA
Interstate feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
4%
BAY
Cargo ship feature, or a body of water
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
4%
BAY
Cargo ship feature, or a body of water
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
4%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
4%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
4%
UNDO
__ send: handy feature on some email platforms
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
4%
UNDO
__ send: handy feature on some email platforms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
4%
OPENINGBELL
Start of the stock exchange trading day, or a feature of 18-, 23-, 51-, and 56-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
4%
OPENINGBELL
Start of the stock exchange trading day, or a feature of 18-, 23-, 51-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
4%
ICECAP
Greenland feature
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
4%
ICECAP
Greenland feature
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
4%
CHIP
Debit card feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
4%
CHIP
Debit card feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
4%
DOCILE
Like animals in a petting zoo, ideally
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
4%
DOCILE
Like animals in a petting zoo, ideally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
4%
STALL
Stable feature
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
4%
STALL
Stable feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
4%
DEADTREEEDITION
Version of the paper that could aptly feature the PRINT clues?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
4%
DEADTREEEDITION
Version of the paper that could aptly feature the PRINT clues?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
4%
LOOKINGBACKWARD
1888 time travel novel by Edward Bellamy
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
4%
LOOKINGBACKWARD
1888 time travel novel by Edward Bellamy
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
4%
SUNROOF
Car feature to close on a rainy day
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
4%
SUNROOF
Car feature to close on a rainy day
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
4%
PAIRINGUP
Forming couples, or a feature of 17-, 25-, 36-, and 50- Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
4%
PAIRINGUP
Forming couples, or a feature of 17-, 25-, 36-, and 50- Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
4%
SHORTI
Igloo feature?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
4%
SHORTI
Igloo feature?
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
4%
TVMOVIE
Hallmark Channel feature
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
4%
TVMOVIE
Hallmark Channel feature
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
4%
HAWKNOSE
Curved facial feature
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
4%
HAWKNOSE
Curved facial feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
4%
NECK
Giraffe feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
4%
NECK
Giraffe feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
4%
VISOR
Helmet feature
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
4%
VISOR
Helmet feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
4%
NET
Divisive feature of some racket sports?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
4%
NET
Divisive feature of some racket sports?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
LSD
Drug featured in the Dock Ellis biopic "No No: A Dockumentary"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
LSD
Drug featured in the Dock Ellis biopic "No No: A Dockumentary"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
IAN
"What We Can Know" novelist McEwan
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
IAN
"What We Can Know" novelist McEwan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
FRANZ
"The Trial" novelist Kafka
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
FRANZ
"The Trial" novelist Kafka
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
ICEMEN
Workers featured in the opening scenes of "Frozen"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
ICEMEN
Workers featured in the opening scenes of "Frozen"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
GRISHAM
"The Firm" novelist
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
GRISHAM
"The Firm" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
EDNA
Crime novelist Buchanan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
EDNA
Crime novelist Buchanan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
ELENA
"My Brilliant Friend" novelist Ferrante
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
ELENA
"My Brilliant Friend" novelist Ferrante
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
ATWOOD
"Oryx and Crake" novelist
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
ATWOOD
"Oryx and Crake" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
HESSE
"Siddhartha" novelist
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
HESSE
"Siddhartha" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
TONI
"Beloved" novelist Morrison
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
TONI
"Beloved" novelist Morrison
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
EDITH
"Ethan Frome" novelist Wharton
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
EDITH
"Ethan Frome" novelist Wharton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
EGAN
Pulitzer-winning novelist Jennifer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
EGAN
Pulitzer-winning novelist Jennifer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
KESEY
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" novelist
(5)
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Jul 31, 2026
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KESEY
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" novelist
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ACHEBE
"Things Fall Apart" novelist Chinua
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Jul 29, 2026
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ACHEBE
"Things Fall Apart" novelist Chinua
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"Gravity's Rainbow" novelist
(13)
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Jul 28, 2026
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THOMASPYNCHON
"Gravity's Rainbow" novelist
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ALI
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(3)
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Jul 24, 2026
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ALI
Romance novelist Hazelwood
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ANGIE
"Concrete Rose" novelist Thomas
(5)
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ANGIE
"Concrete Rose" novelist Thomas
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YATES
"Revolutionary Road" novelist Richard
(5)
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YATES
"Revolutionary Road" novelist Richard
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ASIMOV
"Foundation" trilogy novelist Isaac
(6)
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ASIMOV
"Foundation" trilogy novelist Isaac
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WATTS
Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set
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Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set
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DAPHNE
"Rebecca" novelist du Maurier
(6)
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DAPHNE
"Rebecca" novelist du Maurier
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STIEG
Nordic noir novelist Larsson
(5)
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STIEG
Nordic noir novelist Larsson
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MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
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MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
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PLEATS
Accordion features
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PLEATS
Accordion features
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ANGLES
Right features of every square
(6)
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ANGLES
Right features of every square
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AMIS
"The Information" novelist Martin
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May 31, 2026
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AMIS
"The Information" novelist Martin
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ELIOT
"Daniel Deronda" novelist
(5)
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May 30, 2026
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ELIOT
"Daniel Deronda" novelist
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OBOE
Wind instrument featured in R.E.M.'s "Nightswimming"
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May 22, 2026
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OBOE
Wind instrument featured in R.E.M.'s "Nightswimming"
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CRESTS
Distinctive features of cockatoos
(6)
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May 19, 2026
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CRESTS
Distinctive features of cockatoos
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LEILA
"Minaret" novelist Aboulela
(5)
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May 10, 2026
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LEILA
"Minaret" novelist Aboulela
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KWAN
"China Rich Girlfriend" novelist Kevin
(4)
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May 10, 2026
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KWAN
"China Rich Girlfriend" novelist Kevin
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SACHAR
"Holes" novelist Louis
(6)
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May 9, 2026
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SACHAR
"Holes" novelist Louis
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DOERR
"All the Light We Cannot See" novelist Anthony
(5)
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May 3, 2026
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DOERR
"All the Light We Cannot See" novelist Anthony
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MIAMI
Florida setting of some Carl Hiaasen novels
(5)
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Apr 28, 2026
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MIAMI
Florida setting of some Carl Hiaasen novels
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FANNIEFLAGG
"Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" novelist
(11)
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Apr 23, 2026
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FANNIEFLAGG
"Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" novelist
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SNOOPDOGG
Rapper featured on the Dr. Dre song "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang"
(9)
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Apr 23, 2026
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SNOOPDOGG
Rapper featured on the Dr. Dre song "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang"
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1%
OSCARWILDE
*"The Picture of Dorian Gray" novelist
(10)
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Apr 14, 2026
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OSCARWILDE
*"The Picture of Dorian Gray" novelist
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ZOLA
French novelist Emile
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ZOLA
French novelist Emile
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LFRANKBAUM
"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" novelist
(10)
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Apr 9, 2026
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LFRANKBAUM
"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" novelist
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TESS
Detective Monaghan in Laura Lippman novels
(4)
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Apr 4, 2026
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TESS
Detective Monaghan in Laura Lippman novels
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INDIA
Birthplace of novelist Kiran Desai
(5)
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Apr 3, 2026
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INDIA
Birthplace of novelist Kiran Desai
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TITLECHARACTERS
Some lead roles, or features of 3-, 7-, and 11-Down?
(15)
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Apr 2, 2026
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TITLECHARACTERS
Some lead roles, or features of 3-, 7-, and 11-Down?
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XINGS
Ped ___ (street features)
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Mar 22, 2026
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Ped ___ (street features)
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LISA
"The Leavers" novelist Ko
(4)
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Mar 21, 2026
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LISA
"The Leavers" novelist Ko
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SUPERBOWLSHUFFLE
1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?
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Mar 19, 2026
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SUPERBOWLSHUFFLE
1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?
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ISABEL
"Violeta" novelist Allende
(6)
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Mar 19, 2026
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ISABEL
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STRINGS
Kite and apron features
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Mar 11, 2026
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STRINGS
Kite and apron features
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BRONTE
"Wuthering Heights" novelist
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Mar 11, 2026
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BRONTE
"Wuthering Heights" novelist
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TOLSTOY
"Anna Karenina" novelist
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Mar 10, 2026
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TOLSTOY
"Anna Karenina" novelist
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MAAS
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Mar 8, 2026
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MAAS
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ROTH
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Mar 6, 2026
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ROTH
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THAI
Cuisine that features pad kee mao
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THAI
Cuisine that features pad kee mao
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PEZ
Candy from a novelty dispenser
(3)
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Mar 1, 2026
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PEZ
Candy from a novelty dispenser
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ACTS
Play features that anagram to "cast"
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Feb 25, 2026
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ACTS
Play features that anagram to "cast"
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ADANIA
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Feb 19, 2026
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ADANIA
"Minor Detail" novelist Shibli
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ANN
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ANN
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"Switzerland's flag features an awesome shape: ___"
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1993 movie that only features dinosaurs for 15 minutes
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JURASSICPARK
1993 movie that only features dinosaurs for 15 minutes
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MISTERS
Welcome patio features on a hot day
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Feb 7, 2026
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MISTERS
Welcome patio features on a hot day
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LEN
Spy-fi novelist Deighton
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LEN
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ONSTAR
GM subsidiary offering safety features
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ONSTAR
GM subsidiary offering safety features
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SARAH
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Feb 1, 2026
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SARAH
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LYFT
Ride-hailing company whose cars once featured big pink mustaches
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Jan 28, 2026
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LYFT
Ride-hailing company whose cars once featured big pink mustaches
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KIDD
"The Secret Life of Bees" novelist
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Jan 21, 2026
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KIDD
"The Secret Life of Bees" novelist
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MIRIAM
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Jan 6, 2026
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MIRIAM
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CLIVE
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CLIVE
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CBS
Network featured in "Good Night, and Good Luck"
(3)
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CBS
Network featured in "Good Night, and Good Luck"
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ETNA
Volcano featured in the second season of "The White Lotus"
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ETNA
Volcano featured in the second season of "The White Lotus"
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ANNA
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Dec 13, 2025
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ANNA
"Black Beauty" novelist Sewell
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CABOT
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Dec 11, 2025
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CABOT
"The Princess Diaries" novelist Meg
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MONAE
Janelle featured in "We Are Young"
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MONAE
Janelle featured in "We Are Young"
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DUMAS
"The Count of Monte Cristo" novelist
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Dec 7, 2025
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DUMAS
"The Count of Monte Cristo" novelist
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ROMANTASY
Genre for novelists Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros
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Dec 6, 2025
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ROMANTASY
Genre for novelists Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros
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LOIS
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(4)
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Nov 28, 2025
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LOIS
"Number the Stars" novelist Lowry
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SCISSOR
___ doors (Lamborghini features)
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SCISSOR
___ doors (Lamborghini features)
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GASLIT
Like streets in Dickens novels
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Nov 6, 2025
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GASLIT
Like streets in Dickens novels
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OCALA
City featured in local ads?
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Nov 2, 2025
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OCALA
City featured in local ads?
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BRAM
"The Lair of the White Worm" novelist Stoker
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Oct 30, 2025
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BRAM
"The Lair of the White Worm" novelist Stoker
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IRS
Org. featured in the book "Many Unhappy Returns"
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Oct 28, 2025
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IRS
Org. featured in the book "Many Unhappy Returns"
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DENNIS
"Mystic River" novelist Lehane
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Oct 22, 2025
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DENNIS
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PETIT
"Le __ Prince": de Saint-Exupéry novella
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Oct 15, 2025
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PETIT
"Le __ Prince": de Saint-Exupéry novella
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CAGEMATCH
Wrestling event that features a steel enclosure
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Oct 12, 2025
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CAGEMATCH
Wrestling event that features a steel enclosure
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Football features
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LACES
Football features
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AMOR
Love, in telenovelas
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AMOR
Love, in telenovelas
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How many possible solutions does "Compelling feature of a novel, ideally" have?
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