What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Novelist Ferrante" from August 24, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Novelist Ferrante”

This clue appeared as 75-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times

ELENA

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withA

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Novelist Ferrante” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 24, 2025 as 75-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Novelist Ferrante” clue?+

The answer is ELENA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 24, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 24, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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