Crossword clue
“Author who coined the word "munchkin"”
This clue appeared as 73-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 16, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
BAUMLetters4
Starts withB
Ends withM
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Author who coined the word "munchkin"” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 16, 2025 as 73-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with B and ends with M.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Author who coined the word "munchkin"” clue?+
The answer is BAUM (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 16, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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