“Author Rita __ Brown”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Author Rita __ Brown”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 15, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Author Rita __ Brown” is MAE
Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Author Rita __ Brown” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MAE — a 3-letter word that begins with M and ends with E.
This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.
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Thursday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Author Rita __ Brown”
What is the answer to “Author Rita __ Brown” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is MAE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Author Rita __ Brown”?
The answer MAE contains 3 letters.
Was “Author Rita __ Brown” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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