20th-century novelist who shared first and middle names with poet Emerson Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Saturday, March 5, 2016 · 39-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, March 5, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 5, 2016 · 39-Down · 7 letters
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United States novelist who wrote about a young Black man and his struggles in American society (1914-1994)
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