What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Spy novelist Deighton" from September 24, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Spy novelist Deighton”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

LEN

Letters3

Starts withL

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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Sep 24, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Spy novelist Deighton” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 24, 2025 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with L and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Spy novelist Deighton” clue?+

The answer is LEN (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 24, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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