___ Hadley, “Clever Girl” novelist NYT Crossword Clue
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NYT Crossword December 19 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "___ Hadley, "Clever Girl" novelist" is TESSA.
The clue refers to Tessa Hadley, a contemporary British author known for her novel 'Clever Girl.' The blank indicates the first name of the author, which is 'Tessa.'
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 19, 2025.
Tessa is a female given name of Greek origin, often a diminutive of Theresa.
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