Captain in a classic novel NYT Crossword Clue

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      Hint 1

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      Think of a seafaring leader with a singular obsession.

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      ???? is the monomaniacal captain of the Pequod in Herman Melville's novel "Moby-Dick."

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      The clue refers to Captain ????, a central character in Herman Melville's classic novel "Moby-Dick." ???? is the obsessive captain of the whaling ship Pequod, known for his relentless pursuit of the white whale.

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      Obsessive captain of fiction, White whale chaser of literature, Literary character who hopes to get whale soon?, Literary forerunner of Captain Hook, 1956 role for Gregory Peck

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Captain in a classic novel” in the New York Times puzzle September 14 2025 is AHAB. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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      Captain in a classic novel Crossword Clue