“Where the Jackals Howl” author Oz WSJ Crossword Clue

Think of a biblical prophet sharing a name with a modern storyteller.

???? is a male given name of Hebrew origin, often associated with a biblical prophet.

The clue refers to the author ???? Oz, an Israeli writer known for his novel "Where the Jackals Howl." The clue directly asks for the name of the author, making it a straightforward literary reference.

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