Spy novelist Deighton

Answer:

LEN

Hint:

Author of The IPCRESS File whose first name is a three-letter palindrome.

Explanation:

This clue refers to Len Deighton, a well-known British author famous for his spy novels like The IPCRESS File. The answer is simply his first name, "LEN," which is short for Leonard. It’s a straightforward reference—no wordplay or tricks, just the nickname of a celebrated writer in the genre.

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