"A Confederacy of Dunces” author Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue "A Confederacy of Dunces” author that was published at Wall Street Journal crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today is "A Confederacy of Dunces author" and the answer is "TOOLE". Here's why this clue has this answer:

1. John Kennedy Toole: The author of "A Confederacy of Dunces" is John Kennedy Toole. The name "Toole" perfectly matches the author's last name.
2. Novel title connection: The novel "A Confederacy of Dunces" is often associated with its author's name. By including the author's last name, "Toole," in the crossword clue, the puzzle is indirectly referring to the novel itself.
3. Pulitzer Prize winner: John Kennedy Toole was posthumously awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1981 for "A Confederacy of Dunces." This accolade adds significance to the author's name and makes it a notable crossword clue.
4. Cultural recognition: "A Confederacy of Dunces" is considered a literary classic, and John Kennedy Toole's name has become well-known in the literary community. Including his name in a crossword puzzle clue adds a level of cultural recognition and relevance for crossword enthusiasts.
5. Word length and positioning: The crossword clue specifies "author," indicating that the answer should be a single person's name. With five letters in total, "Toole" fits perfectly into the available crossword space.

The answer "TOOLE" accurately corresponds to the clue, making it a suitable solution for this crossword puzzle.

 The Crossword clue ""A Confederacy of Dunces” author" published 26 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	1 July 2023	TOOLE
Penny dell sunday	6 November 2022	TOOLE
New York Times	12 December 2021	TOOLE
The Washington Post Sunday	6 January 2019	TOOLE
BuzzFeed	13 November 2015	TOOLE
L.A. Times Daily	1 November 2014	TOOLE
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	17 August 2013	TOOLE
The Chronicle of Higher Education	8 March 2013	TOOLE
Newsday.com	8 January 2012	TOOLE
L.A. Times Magazine	16 August 2009	TOOLE
Universal	7 June 2009	TOOLE