Mystery author Josephine

TEY

The Scottish writer behind The Daughter of Time and Brat Farrar used this three-letter pen name.

This clue refers to Josephine Tey, the pen name of Scottish author Elizabeth Mackintosh, best known for her mystery novels like The Daughter of Time. The answer "TEY" is simply her last name, which is commonly used in crosswords for brevity. If you're unfamiliar with her work, think of classic detective fiction—she’s often grouped with Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers. The clue is straightforward, with no wordplay or hidden tricks.