Inspiration for an author Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Inspiration for an author . 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 IDEA.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% IDEA Inspiration for an author (4)
20% NADINEGORDIMER Revised modern reading inspires international bestselling author (14) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 21, 2022
17% HARDLY Pound inspired by British author and poet? I don't think so! (6)
3% ROLE ___ model (inspiring person) (4)
3% TED ___ Talks (inspirational talks on YouTube) (3)
3% SAYSO Authorization, informally (5) New York Times Oct 9, 2025
3% WARRANT Official authorization (7) New York Times Oct 8, 2025
3% BS Author Ferber (2) USA Today Quick Oct 8, 2025
3% SUE Author Grafton (3) Newsday Oct 5, 2025
3% MUSE Inspiration personified (4) Universal Oct 3, 2025
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