Crossword clue

“Crime writer Mickey who created the Mike Hammer stories”

This clue appeared as 37-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

SPILLANE

Letters8

Starts withS

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Crime writer Mickey who created the Mike Hammer stories” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 15, 2026 as 37-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Crime writer Mickey who created the Mike Hammer stories” clue?+

The answer is SPILLANE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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