What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Novelist Butler" from November 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Novelist Butler”

This clue appeared as 50-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

SAMUEL

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withL

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 12, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Novelist Butler” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 12, 2026 as 50-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with L, 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 Butler” clue?+

The answer is SAMUEL (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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