"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" author Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 26, 2025 · 16-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between November 2022 and January 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 26, 2025 · 16-Down · 5 letters
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Greek author of fables (circa 620-560 BC)
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