Crossword clue

“Eudora ___, Pulitzer-winning author for "The Optimist's Daughter"”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

WELTY

Letters5

Starts withW

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 11, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Eudora ___, Pulitzer-winning author for "The Optimist's Daughter"” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 11, 2025 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with W and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Eudora ___, Pulitzer-winning author for "The Optimist's Daughter"” clue?+

The answer is WELTY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 11, 2025.

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