What is the answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Was the author of" from May 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Was the author of”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

PENNED

Letters6

Starts withP

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

Newsday Crossword
May 20, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Was the author of” ran in the Newsday Crossword on May 20, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Was the author of” clue?+

The answer is PENNED (6 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of May 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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