Novelist Murdoch Crossword Clue

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Novelist Murdoch Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening
2. plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MURDOCH (noun)
1. British writer (born in Ireland) known primarily for her novels (1919-1999)
2. United States publisher (born in Australia in 1931)
NOVELIST (noun)
1. one who writes novels

More Newsday Crossword (2/5/2026) Answers

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14. Long-gone bird

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16. Pregame lineup announcement

19. Overlooks

20. Girder handler

21. Tiki party staple

22. Pot slips

23. Battles of will

31. Made one's way (through) laboriously

32. Vertical transportation giant

33. "As I suspected!"

34. Dual-power

35. Pastel purple

37. Almighty, in Arles

38. Indecisive outcome

39. Peseta successor

40. Czar opponent

41. Players without a wind

45. Actress Drescher

46. Time delay

47. Ashcan School artist

49. Ancestry

54. Undercover procedures

56. Post for an usher

58. Break off

59. Koala color

60. Delts' neighbors

61. Chopped down

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Down

1. Tooth's pointed tip

2. Logo seen at Ashe Stadium

3. Afternoon receptions

4. Isn't flawless

5. GE cofounder

6. Hit the jackpot

7. Keyed up

8. Soak up

9. As a backup

10. Actress in four Brooks films

11. Saber cousin

12. Prefix like atmo-

15. Walks vainly

17. Rather weak

18. Culturally classic

22. Little bit

23. Hard smacks

24. Not stated

25. Certain viper

26. Diversions, for short

27. Sportscast commentary

28. Model of virtue

29. Her and his

30. Gym amenity

35. Swiss lake

36. Nutrient in spinach

37. ___ Moines

39. Opposite of pacify

40. Reputable

42. 'I wish!'

43. Spiritual leader

44. Pester

47. Move a little

48. Young Simpson

49. "Take this from me!"

50. Nickname akin to Lettie

51. First-class

52. Work on bark

53. What's watched in many a bar

54. Begin to tire

55. Dot on a domino

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