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noun • South African writer (1903-1988) | ||||||||
| 23% | 9 | An avid writer or letter-writer | ||||||
noun • informal terms for journalists • a writer whose handwriting is careless and hard to read | ||||||||
| 20% | 8 | Writer who explored themes of migration and African-American life in Chicago | ||||||
noun • United States writer (1902-1973) | ||||||||
S African Writer Crossword Clue
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PATON which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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PATON
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times28 Feb 1987 | Across 48 | |
| New York Times28 Mar 1981 | Down 10 | |
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