He said "Most editors are failed writers - but so are most writers" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, May 1, 2010 · 43-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, May 1, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 1, 2010 · 43-Across · 5 letters
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British writer of novels characterized by realistic analysis of provincial Victorian society (1819-1880)
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