French author who said "An intellectual is someone whose mind watches itself" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, February 20, 2018 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, February 20, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 20, 2018 · 16-Across · 5 letters
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French writer who portrayed the human condition as isolated in an absurd world (1913-1960)
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