Crossword clue
“Literary name that's a letter short of its holder's occupation”
This clue appeared as 33-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
POELetters3
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Literary name that's a letter short of its holder's occupation” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 10, 2026 as 33-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with P and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Literary name that's a letter short of its holder's occupation” clue?+
The answer is POE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 10, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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