"Sink or Swim" author Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 4, 2008 · 15-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 4, 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 4, 2008 · 15-Down · 5 letters
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United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899)
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