What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Writer of "Esmé" and "The Open Window"" from April 11, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Writer of "Esmé" and "The Open Window"”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SAKI

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withI

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 11, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Writer of "Esmé" and "The Open Window"” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 11, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with I.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Writer of "Esmé" and "The Open Window"” clue?+

The answer is SAKI (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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