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NYT Daily • August 24, 2025

Author Roald

Answer:

DAHL

Hint:

This Norwegian-British writer penned Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda.

Explanation:

This clue is a straightforward definition where "Author Roald" directly refers to the famous children's writer Roald Dahl, known for books like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda. The answer is simply his last name, "DAHL," which fits neatly into the crossword grid. No wordplay or tricks here—just a direct nod to a well-known name in literature.

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