What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Author Zora ___ Hurston" from December 11, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Author Zora ___ Hurston”

This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

NEALE

Letters5

Starts withN

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Author Zora ___ Hurston” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 11, 2025 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N 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 “Author Zora ___ Hurston” clue?+

The answer is NEALE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 11, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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