Thomas Hardy heroine who’s described as “a pure woman” NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Thomas Hardy heroine who's described as "a pure woman"" is TESS.
The clue refers to Tess Durbeyfield, the protagonist of Thomas Hardy's novel 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles.' The subtitle of the book is 'A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented,' which directly ties to the description in the clue.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 23, 2025.
Tess is the main character in Thomas Hardy's novel 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles,' known for her purity and tragic life.
Thomas Hardy title character, Joel's smuggling partner on "The Last of Us", Hardy heroine, "___ of the d'Urbervilles", Woman of the d'Urbervilles
The answer to “Thomas Hardy heroine who’s described as “a pure woman”” in the New York Times puzzle October 23 2025 is TESS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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