What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Unknown author, for short" from February 15, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Unknown author, for short”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ANON

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Unknown author, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 15, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Unknown author, for short” clue?+

The answer is ANON (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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