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NYT Daily • September 2, 2025

Young adult novelist Shusterman

Answer:

NEAL

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

This clue refers to Neal Shusterman, a well-known author who writes books for young adults, like the Unwind series. The answer is simply his first name, "NEAL," which fits the crossword’s length. No wordplay here—it’s a direct reference to the author’s name.

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