Crossword clue

“Author who won a Pulitzer for "Beloved"”

This clue appeared as 45-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
TONIMORRISON
Letters12
Starts withT
Ends withN
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 8, 202612 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Author who won a Pulitzer for "Beloved"” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 8, 2026 as 45-Down. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with T and ends with N, with 5 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 who won a Pulitzer for "Beloved"” clue?+

The answer is TONIMORRISON (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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