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NYT Daily • September 11, 2025

Youngest of the Brontë sisters

Answer:

ANNE

Hint:

["Author of \"The Tenant of Wildfell Hall,\" she was often overshadowed by her more famous siblings Charlotte and Emily."]

Explanation:

The clue refers to Anne Brontë, the youngest sister in the famous Brontë family of writers. Alongside her sisters Charlotte and Emily, she authored novels like Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. The answer is simply her first name, "ANNE," which fits the clue directly without any wordplay or hidden meanings. It’s a straightforward reference to a well-known literary figure.

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