Crime fiction author's first name Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Crime fiction author's first name . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ERLE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ERLE Crime fiction author's first name (4)
6% ISAAC Science fiction author Asimov (5) New York Times Midi Mar 3, 2026
6% AGATHA First name in crime fiction (6)
5% TREASON The first cause for crime (7) (7) Mirror Cryptic Mar 13, 2026
5% SALLY ___ Rooney, best-selling author of 2024's "Intermezzo" (5) New York Times Mar 13, 2026
5% LEMUEL Gulliver's first name (6) Wall Street Journal Mar 11, 2026
5% LICIT Authorized (5) Wall Street Journal Mar 7, 2026
5% STORYLINES Plots in fiction (10) Commuter Mar 6, 2026
5% RAYNE First name of Dak Prescott (5) TV Mar 1, 2026
5% RENE Descartes's first name (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 27, 2026
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