Author of novel 'Kim', at end of Afghan war Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MARKTWAIN Author of novel 'Kim', at end of Afghan war (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 26, 2016
5% ASIANS Afghans, e.g. (6) New York Times Jan 24, 2026
5% KATIE ___ Kitamura, author of the 2025 novel "Audition" (5) LA Times Mini Jan 5, 2026
5% TOLSTOY Leo -, Russian author of novels Anna Karenina and War and Peace (7) (7) Mirror Quiz Jan 4, 2026
5% TORA -- Bora (Afghan region) (4) Eugene Sheffer Dec 6, 2025
5% SPYSWAP Cold War novel deal (7) Newsday Nov 28, 2025
5% IST Novel ending? (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 6, 2025
4% PAULSAYER Author of novels The Absolution Game and The Comforts of Madness (4,5) (9) Mirror Quiz Feb 18, 2026
4% GARTHNIX Author of fantasy novels Lirael, Sabriel and Abhorsen (5,3) (8) Mirror Quiz Feb 16, 2026
4% EDMCBAIN Author of novels Cop Hater and The Mugger (2,6) (8) Mirror Quiz Feb 15, 2026

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