Crossword clue
“Literary forerunner of Captain Hook”
This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
AHABLetters4
Starts withA
Ends withB
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Literary forerunner of Captain Hook” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 31, 2026 as 6-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with B.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Literary forerunner of Captain Hook” clue?+
The answer is AHAB (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 31, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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