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Literary alias, and an apt description of 17-, 23-, 36- and 49-Across Crossword Clue

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Literary alias, and an apt description of 17-, 23-, 36- and 49-Across Crossword Clue Q&A

Literary alias, and an apt description of 17-, 23-, 36- and 49-Across Crossword Clue

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The clue was last seen in the July 23, 2025 Wall Street Journal puzzle.

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