Crossword clue
“L. Frank ___, author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
BAUMLetters4
Starts withB
Ends withM
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “L. Frank ___, author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on November 12, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with B and ends with M.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “L. Frank ___, author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"” clue?+
The answer is BAUM (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of November 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
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