What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Franz ___, Prague-born writer of dark fiction" from May 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Franz ___, Prague-born writer of dark fiction”

This clue appeared as 65-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

KAFKA

Letters5

Starts withK

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Franz ___, Prague-born writer of dark fiction” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 12, 2026 as 65-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with K and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Franz ___, Prague-born writer of dark fiction” clue?+

The answer is KAFKA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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