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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Maybe a literary essay, or what its author hopes to avoid? featured in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle on June 9, 2026. 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CRITICISM.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CRITICISM Maybe a literary essay, or what its author hopes to avoid? | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jun 9, 2026 |
| 5% | AHAB Literary character who hopes to get whale soon? | (4) | New York Times | Jun 3, 2026 |
| 5% | SIDESTEP Avoid changing its speed | (8) | The Times Quick Cryptic | May 14, 2026 |
| 5% | ADAPTED Avoided extinction, maybe | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Apr 7, 2026 |
| 4% | POEM Literary verse | (4) | Newsday | Jun 8, 2026 |
| 4% | LOWPROFILE Avoidance of the limelight | (10) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 8, 2026 |
| 4% | SHUN Avoid | (4) | Universal | Jun 3, 2026 |
| 4% | IRONY Literary device | (5) | Commuter | Jun 3, 2026 |
| 4% | CONTROL Authority | (7) | Commuter | Jun 3, 2026 |
| 4% | ASPIRED Hoped | (7) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | May 31, 2026 |
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