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“Author with half-sisters in China”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Author with half-sisters in China”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, September 13, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter N
T ? N

A 3-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

T A N

The answer to “Author with half-sisters in China” is TAN

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Sep 13, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Author with half-sisters in China” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, September 13, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TAN — a 3-letter word that begins with T and ends with N.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. 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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Frequently asked questions about “Author with half-sisters in China”

What is the answer to “Author with half-sisters in China” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TAN — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Author with half-sisters in China”?

The answer TAN contains 3 letters.

Was “Author with half-sisters in China” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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