Lorde who wrote "Sister Outsider"

AUDRE

This poet and activist's first name is often paired with the word "Lorde" in literature.

This clue refers to Audre Lorde, a prominent writer and activist known for her work "Sister Outsider." The answer is her first name, "AUDRE," which fits the crossword's length. The clue plays on the word "Lorde" as a title, but it's actually her last name, guiding solvers to recognize her full name. It’s a straightforward reference to her literary contributions.