Crossword clue

“"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" author”

This clue appeared as 16-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 26, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
AESOP
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withP
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 26, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" author” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 26, 2025 as 16-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with P, 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 “"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" author” clue?+

The answer is AESOP (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 26, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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