Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
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Consider the first name of an author who might have a 'clever' reputation in literary circles.
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????? is a female given name of Greek origin, often a diminutive of Theresa.
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The clue refers to ????? Hadley, a contemporary British author known for her novel 'Clever Girl.' The blank indicates the first name of the author, which is '?????.'
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"Thor: Ragnarok" actress Thompson, Thompson of the “Thor” films, ___ Virtue, three-time gold medalist ice dancer, Actress Thompson of "Westworld", Actress Thompson of "Sorry to Bother You"
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ELSA
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BASSDRUM
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DOTS
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ILLINOISE
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GOUT
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FREESOLOED
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AMBITION
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IRA
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REB
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HANDS
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KNICK
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DEPOT
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EPEE
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NAN
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ELDER
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IDEALMATE
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NATE
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INFER
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EDIE
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DROPSDEAD
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TREND
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AGE
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WORM
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FACET
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TESSA
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TIPIN
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PHI
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MGS
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LENGTHEN
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NEPOBABIES
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OOHS
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OPERAGOER
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CLAP
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KETO
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EDGAR
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LOOMEDLARGE
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STUBBEDTOES
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ASTI
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BLENDEDFAMILIES
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ALE
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SISI
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SNORKEL
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RIO
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USE
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MED
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IRON
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FIAT
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THOR
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SPEED
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PEEP
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ENDAT
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INERT
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MERC
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IDO
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TANG
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FINS
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INSPO
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NOW
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The answer to “___ Hadley, “Clever Girl” novelist” in the New York Times puzzle December 19 2025 is TESSA. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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