For a writer of old, a set-back Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AESOP For a writer of old, a set-back (5)
8% OKAY Fine old ox sent back (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 4, 2026
8% OPEN Honest old writer (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Dec 14, 2025
7% OPENSUP Old writer - with drink - starts speaking candidly (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 5, 2026
7% ASIMOV Type of card penned by a very old, retired writer (6) The Times Cryptic Feb 5, 2026
7% ELMORE Writer Leonard (6) Thomas Joseph Feb 4, 2026
7% AGO Back then (3)
7% EDNA Writer Ferber (4) Thomas Joseph Feb 3, 2026
7% ELLEN Writer Glasgow (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 31, 2026
7% ALL "__ set" (3) LA Times Daily Jan 30, 2026
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