Crossword clue
“19th-century German novelist Theodor”
This clue appeared as 32-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
FONTANELetters7
Starts withF
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “19th-century German novelist Theodor” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 23, 2026 as 32-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with F and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “19th-century German novelist Theodor” clue?+
The answer is FONTANE (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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