Ruth, author of the crime novel One Across, Two Down (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RENDELL Ruth, author of the crime novel One Across, Two Down (7) (7)
6% MCEWAN Ian ---, author of the novels Amsterdam and Atonement (6) The Times Concise May 11, 2026
6% MENTION Refer to one not in novel (7) The Times Quick Cryptic May 8, 2026
6% PINCER One of two on a scorpion (6) New York Times Apr 22, 2026
6% WELSH Irvine -, author of novels Glue, Crime and Porno (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Apr 19, 2026
6% ROTH Veronica ___, author of the "Divergent" novels (4) New York Times Mar 6, 2026
6% TWIN One of two in 15 across? (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Mar 3, 2026
5% ABETS Assists with a crime (5) USA Today May 11, 2026
5% ANITA & 17D Author of novels In Custody and Fasting, Feasting (5,5) (5) Mirror Quiz May 10, 2026
5% SMILEY Jane -, author of novels Moo and A Thousand Acres (6) (6) Mirror Quiz May 7, 2026
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