"The Tortoise and the Hare" author

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AESOP is the traditional author credited with “The Tortoise and the Hare,” one of the best-known Aesop’s fables. The clue asks for the author’s name.

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An illustration of the tortoise and hare from Aesop’s fable

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This clue's Sunday, August 09, 2026 appearance

Across

  1. 1Thanksgiving desserts with a crustPIES
  2. 5Groan's partnerMOAN
  3. 9Pacino and Capone, for twoALS
  4. 12"___ No Sunshine" (Bill Withers song)AINT
  5. 13"Do ___ others as you would ..." (Golden Rule)UNTO
  6. 14___ Fighters, "Times Like These" bandFOO
  7. 15Keep your eyes ___ open (stay alert)WIDE
  8. 16Enjoy the libraryREAD
  9. 17___-com ("50 First Dates" genre)ROM
  10. 18Psychic's mind-reading skill: Abbr.ESP
  11. 20TV ___, handheld clicker that vanishes under couch cushions right when you need to change the channel to catch your next showREMOTE
  12. 22Actress ___ Michelle Gellar from "Cruel Intentions"SARAH
  13. 24"Your Body ___ Wonderland" (John Mayer song): 2 wds.ISA
  14. 25Jim's partner on "The Office"PAM
  15. 26Ending for "anto" or "syno"NYM
  16. 28One half of a matched foot-warming pair that mysteriously goes missing from the laundry just when folding finally beginsSOCK
  17. 32Historically significant portion of timeERA
  18. 33"The Twilight ___" (film series)SAGA
  19. 36"Well, boo-___!"HOO
  20. 37Clear ___, adhesive roll that disappears exactly when you need to wrap a gift or a packageTAPE
  21. 39Inc. alternative: Abbr.LLC
  22. 40RefusalsNOS
  23. 41Big t-shirt sizes, for shortXLS
  24. 44"The Tortoise and the Hare" authorAESOP
  25. 46___ Ferguson, "A Chorus Line" characterCASSIE
  26. 49"Last four digits" ID: Abbr.SSN
  27. 50President honored at the Lincoln Memorial, lovinglyABE
  28. 51House ___, door openers that stop jingling right when you reach your front door, leaving you rifling through your coat to find themKEYS
  29. 53Points a dart at a dartboard, sayAIMS
  30. 57Red or Dead body of waterSEA
  31. 58Charlotte Bronte's "Jane ___"EYRE
  32. 59Court propositionPLEA
  33. 60"___ bark, no bite"ALL
  34. 61Impertinent talkSASS
  35. 62Shipped off, as a parcel or a letterSENT

Down

  1. 1What a dog may offer for a "shake"PAW
  2. 2Three, in Roman numeralsIII
  3. 3ConclusionEND
  4. 4Take control of the wheelSTEER
  5. 5___ Law, adage that states "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong" ... and a reason for the situations at 20a, 28a, 37a, 51a, and 34dMURPHYS
  6. 6Result when a number is divided by itselfONE
  7. 7Big name in arcade gamesATARI
  8. 8Lymph ___ (they swell up when sick)NODES
  9. 9Jimi Hendrix's hairstyleAFRO
  10. 10Stolen goods (rhymes with "boot")LOOT
  11. 11A few, but not allSOME
  12. 19___ Francisco, home to the Golden State WarriorsSAN
  13. 21"Live ___" (Taco Bell slogan)MAS
  14. 22Actress ___ Gilbert of "The Big Bang Theory"SARA
  15. 23"___ would help us navigate through the forest": 2 wds.AMAP
  16. 25Garfield, to Jon ArbucklePET
  17. 27Negative prefix with "nourished"MAL
  18. 29"___, not again!": 2 wds.OHNO
  19. 30Chicken's penCOOP
  20. 31Boxing stats: Abbr.KOS
  21. 34Reading ___, everyday vision helpers that stay missing despite a thorough hunt, only to finally turn up on your headGLASSES
  22. 35Perfect serves, in tennisACES
  23. 38"___ & Oh's," song by Elle KingEXS
  24. 42Shows support on FacebookLIKES
  25. 43"Until next time," slangily: 2 wds.SEEYA
  26. 45Breaks into two, like a twigSNAPS
  27. 46Spaniard's home?CASA
  28. 47Cain's biblical brotherABEL
  29. 48Navy commandoSEAL
  30. 52Wine bottle figures, for shortYRS
  31. 54Suffix with "project"ILE
  32. 55"Three ___ and a Baby," 1987 comedy filmMEN
  33. 56"S" in SNL, for shortSAT

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Thanksgiving desserts with a crust — Answer: PIES. Hint: These festive treats are often filled with pumpkin, apple, or pecans. 🥧
  2. 5. Groan's partner — Answer: MOAN. Hint: Think of another word for a drawn-out expression of pain or dismay. 😩
  3. 9. Pacino and Capone, for two — Answer: ALS. Hint: Both share the same familiar first name 🎬
  4. 12. "___ No Sunshine" (Bill Withers song) — Answer: AINT. Hint: Bill Withers uses this contraction to begin his famous song about missing someone. 🎵
  5. 13. "Do ___ others as you would ..." (Golden Rule) — Answer: UNTO. Hint: This Golden Rule phrase uses an old-fashioned word meaning “to.” ✨
  6. 14. ___ Fighters, "Times Like These" band — Answer: FOO. Hint: The missing word is the quirky first part of this rock band’s name, famously paired with “Fighters.” 🎸
  7. 15. Keep your eyes ___ open (stay alert) — Answer: WIDE. Hint: Stay especially alert, as if trying not to miss a thing 👀
  8. 16. Enjoy the library — Answer: READ. Hint: Do what you’re doing with these words, perhaps curled up among the shelves 📚
  9. 17. ___-com ("50 First Dates" genre) — Answer: ROM. Hint: Think of the genre that mixes dating mishaps with plenty of laughs. 🎬
  10. 18. Psychic's mind-reading skill: Abbr. — Answer: ESP. Hint: A psychic’s mysterious ability to know what you’re thinking, shortened to three letters 🔮
  11. 20. TV ___, handheld clicker that vanishes under couch cushions right when you need to change the channel to catch your next show — Answer: REMOTE. Hint: This couch-cushion fugitive lets you change channels without leaving your seat. 📺
  12. 22. Actress ___ Michelle Gellar from "Cruel Intentions" — Answer: SARAH. Hint: Think of the actress who also played Buffy the Vampire Slayer. 🎬
  13. 24. "Your Body ___ Wonderland" (John Mayer song): 2 wds. — Answer: ISA. Hint: Complete the song title by adding the two-word phrase that makes “Your Body” a place of wonder. 🎵
  14. 25. Jim's partner on "The Office" — Answer: PAM. Hint: Think of the receptionist who shares Jim’s heart and many memorable moments at Dunder Mifflin. 💕
  15. 26. Ending for "anto" or "syno" — Answer: NYM. Hint: Think of the shared word ending in terms for opposites and words with similar meanings. 🧩
  16. 28. One half of a matched foot-warming pair that mysteriously goes missing from the laundry just when folding finally begins — Answer: SOCK. Hint: Think of the cozy garment that often loses its mate in the wash 🧦
  17. 32. Historically significant portion of time — Answer: ERA. Hint: Think of a notable stretch of history, like the Renaissance or the Stone Age. ⏳
  18. 33. "The Twilight ___" (film series) — Answer: SAGA. Hint: This supernatural romance film series follows Bella, Edward, and Jacob. 🧛
  19. 36. "Well, boo-___!" — Answer: HOO. Hint: A spooky owl might complete this playful exclamation. 🦉
  20. 37. Clear ___, adhesive roll that disappears exactly when you need to wrap a gift or a package — Answer: TAPE. Hint: This transparent sticky helper is a gift-wrapper’s quiet sidekick. 🎁
  21. 39. Inc. alternative: Abbr. — Answer: LLC. Hint: Think of a business structure that offers owners liability protection without traditional incorporation. 🏢
  22. 40. Refusals — Answer: NOS. Hint: These are the words you use when turning down a request. 🙅
  23. 41. Big t-shirt sizes, for short — Answer: XLS. Hint: Think of the plural abbreviation for extra-large shirts. 👕
  24. 44. "The Tortoise and the Hare" author — Answer: AESOP. Hint: Think of the ancient storyteller behind many moral animal fables. 🐢
  25. 46. ___ Ferguson, "A Chorus Line" character — Answer: CASSIE. Hint: She’s the seasoned dancer who returns to audition for a chorus spot despite her complicated history with the director. 💃
  26. 49. "Last four digits" ID: Abbr. — Answer: SSN. Hint: This refers to the final four digits of your Social Security number. 🪪
  27. 50. President honored at the Lincoln Memorial, lovingly — Answer: ABE. Hint: Think of Lincoln’s familiar three-letter nickname, said with affection. 🧠
  28. 51. House ___, door openers that stop jingling right when you reach your front door, leaving you rifling through your coat to find them — Answer: KEYS. Hint: These unlock your home, yet somehow vanish into the deepest pocket at the crucial moment 🔑
  29. 53. Points a dart at a dartboard, say — Answer: AIMS. Hint: Lines up a target before throwing—or metaphorically focuses on a goal. 🎯
  30. 57. Red or Dead body of water — Answer: SEA. Hint: It follows two famous adjectives—one crimson and one lifeless—to name a body of salt water. 🌊
  31. 58. Charlotte Bronte's "Jane ___" — Answer: EYRE. Hint: This classic novel follows an independent governess through love, hardship, and mystery 📚
  32. 59. Court proposition — Answer: PLEA. Hint: A request made by someone seeking mercy or a favorable legal outcome ⚖️
  33. 60. "___ bark, no bite" — Answer: ALL. Hint: This phrase describes someone who sounds threatening but is harmless in action. 🐕
  34. 61. Impertinent talk — Answer: SASS. Hint: A cheeky bit of backtalk, especially from someone feeling bold 😏
  35. 62. Shipped off, as a parcel or a letter — Answer: SENT. Hint: What you might do to mail something on its way 📬

Down

  1. 1. What a dog may offer for a "shake" — Answer: PAW. Hint: A furry friend might extend this during a polite greeting 🐶
  2. 2. Three, in Roman numerals — Answer: III. Hint: Think of how ancient Romans would write the number after two. 🏛️
  3. 3. Conclusion — Answer: END. Hint: The final point where a story or argument comes to a close 🏁
  4. 4. Take control of the wheel — Answer: STEER. Hint: Guide the vehicle where you want it to go 🚗
  5. 5. ___ Law, adage that states "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong" ... and a reason for the situations at 20a, 28a, 37a, 51a, and 34d — Answer: MURPHYS. Hint: Think of the famous adage that expects every possible mishap to happen. 😬
  6. 6. Result when a number is divided by itself — Answer: ONE. Hint: Think of the simplest outcome when any nonzero quantity is divided by an identical copy of itself 🧮
  7. 7. Big name in arcade games — Answer: ATARI. Hint: This pioneering video-game company helped bring classics like Pong to arcades. 🕹️
  8. 8. Lymph ___ (they swell up when sick) — Answer: NODES. Hint: These immune-system checkpoints may puff up during an infection. 🦠
  9. 9. Jimi Hendrix's hairstyle — Answer: AFRO. Hint: Think of the rounded, voluminous hairstyle famously worn by this legendary guitarist. 🎸
  10. 10. Stolen goods (rhymes with "boot") — Answer: LOOT. Hint: Think of what a pirate might stash after a successful raid. 🏴‍☠️
  11. 11. A few, but not all — Answer: SOME. Hint: Think of a small portion rather than the whole group. 🙂
  12. 19. ___ Francisco, home to the Golden State Warriors — Answer: SAN. Hint: This California city is famous for steep hills, cable cars, and the Golden Gate Bridge 🌉
  13. 21. "Live ___" (Taco Bell slogan) — Answer: MAS. Hint: Complete Taco Bell’s famous slogan with a Spanish word meaning “more.” 🌮
  14. 22. Actress ___ Gilbert of "The Big Bang Theory" — Answer: SARA. Hint: Think of the actress who played experimental physicist Leslie Winkle on the sitcom 🔬
  15. 23. "___ would help us navigate through the forest": 2 wds. — Answer: AMAP. Hint: Think of the trusty paper guide you’d bring on a hike through unfamiliar woods. 🗺️
  16. 25. Garfield, to Jon Arbuckle — Answer: PET. Hint: Think of the affectionate role this lasagna-loving cat plays in Jon’s household. 🐱
  17. 27. Negative prefix with "nourished" — Answer: MAL. Hint: Look for a prefix that reverses the meaning of “nourished.” 🔄
  18. 29. "___, not again!": 2 wds. — Answer: OHNO. Hint: A frustrated exclamation when the same trouble happens again. 😩
  19. 30. Chicken's pen — Answer: COOP. Hint: A small enclosure where farmyard birds roost and lay eggs 🐔
  20. 31. Boxing stats: Abbr. — Answer: KOS. Hint: In a fighter’s record, this abbreviation counts wins by putting opponents to sleep. 🥊
  21. 34. Reading ___, everyday vision helpers that stay missing despite a thorough hunt, only to finally turn up on your head — Answer: GLASSES. Hint: These vision helpers often hide in plain sight, only to be found perched atop your head. 👓
  22. 35. Perfect serves, in tennis — Answer: ACES. Hint: These flawless serves leave the opponent without a chance to return. 🎾
  23. 38. "___ & Oh's," song by Elle King — Answer: EXS. Hint: Think of the nickname for former partners in this catchy title. 🎵
  24. 42. Shows support on Facebook — Answer: LIKES. Hint: These are the thumbs-up gestures you give a post on Facebook 👍
  25. 43. "Until next time," slangily: 2 wds. — Answer: SEEYA. Hint: A casual two-word farewell you might say when parting ways 👋
  26. 45. Breaks into two, like a twig — Answer: SNAPS. Hint: What a brittle branch might do when bent too far 🌿
  27. 46. Spaniard's home? — Answer: CASA. Hint: Think of the Spanish word for the place someone lives. 🏠
  28. 47. Cain's biblical brother — Answer: ABEL. Hint: Think of the innocent brother whose story appears in Genesis’s first family tragedy. 📖
  29. 48. Navy commando — Answer: SEAL. Hint: Think of a specially trained maritime warrior who can operate on land, sea, and air. 🪖
  30. 52. Wine bottle figures, for short — Answer: YRS. Hint: Think of the abbreviated time spans that can appear on a wine label. 🍷
  31. 54. Suffix with "project" — Answer: ILE. Hint: Add this ending to “project” and it becomes something launched through the air. 🚀
  32. 55. "Three ___ and a Baby," 1987 comedy film — Answer: MEN. Hint: The title pairs a trio of adult fellows with one infant. 🎬
  33. 56. "S" in SNL, for short — Answer: SAT. Hint: Think of the weekend day represented by the first letter of this comedy show’s initials. 📺

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The answer to “"The Tortoise and the Hare" author” in the Daily Themed crossword is AESOP — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Daily Themed crossword on August 9, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 44-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“"The Tortoise and the Hare" author” answer

AESOP (5 letters)

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What is the answer to “"The Tortoise and the Hare" author”?

The answer is AESOP, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Daily Themed crossword on August 9, 2026.

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5 letters: AESOP.

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Most recently in the Daily Themed crossword on August 9, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 44-Across.

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