Captain in a classic novel

Answer:

AHAB

Hint:

This vengeful whaling ship commander loses a leg to a white whale in Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. His name starts with the first letter of the alphabet.

Explanation:

This clue points to Captain Ahab, the obsessed whaling ship commander from Moby-Dick, Herman Melville’s famous 1851 novel. The word "classic" hints at a well-known literary work, and "captain" narrows it down to a central character in that story. Since the answer is short, it’s likely the captain’s last name, which is how he’s most commonly referred to in the book.

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General solving tip

Markers like 'var.' or 'alt. sp.' mean a variant spelling. Consider alternate forms (GRAY/GREY, EON/AEON) that fit the grid.

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