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NYT Daily • September 1, 2025
Trevor who wrote “Born a Crime”
Answer:
NOAH
Hint:
Not available
Explanation:
This clue asks for the first name of the author behind the memoir Born a Crime, which is Trevor Noah. The book details his upbringing in South Africa during apartheid, blending humor with serious themes. Since the clue gives his last name and the title, the answer is simply his first name—Noah—filling the grid. No wordplay here, just a direct reference to a well-known work.