Harper ___, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Latest answer — July 06, 2026

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Think of a famous author whose last name sounds like a common word for the letter 'L'! 📚

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  1. 1Halloween silhouette
  2. 4Ron's assistant on "Parks and Recreation"
  3. 7State that only borders one other state
  4. 8Out of money
  5. 9"___ all good!"

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  1. 1Disney deer
  2. 2Split up
  3. 3Groups of three
  4. 5Octopus's defense against predators
  5. 6Harper ___, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"

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  1. 1. Halloween silhouette — Answer: BAT. Hint: This creature is known for its nocturnal flights and love for dark places! 🦇
  2. 4. Ron's assistant on "Parks and Recreation" — Answer: APRIL. Hint: This character has a penchant for deadpan humor and a love for the unusual! 😄
  3. 7. State that only borders one other state — Answer: MAINE. Hint: Think of the northeastern state known for its lobsters and lighthouses! 🦞
  4. 8. Out of money — Answer: BROKE. Hint: When your wallet's feeling light and your bank account's empty, what do you call it? 💸
  5. 9. "___ all good!" — Answer: ITS. Hint: Think of a phrase that reassures someone everything is okay! 😊

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  1. 1. Disney deer — Answer: BAMBI. Hint: This charming character learns about life in the forest and makes friends along the way! 🦌
  2. 2. Split up — Answer: APART. Hint: When something is not together anymore, it might be in this state! 🧩
  3. 3. Groups of three — Answer: TRIOS. Hint: Think of musical ensembles or iconic movie teams that come in sets of three! 🎶
  4. 5. Octopus's defense against predators — Answer: INK. Hint: Think of what a clever cephalopod uses to create a smokescreen! 🐙
  5. 6. Harper ___, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird" — Answer: LEE. Hint: Think of a famous author whose last name sounds like a common word for the letter 'L'! 📚

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The answer to “Harper ___, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"” in the New York Times Mini crossword is LEE — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 6, 2026 at 6-Down. 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.

“Harper ___, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"” answer

LEE (3 letters)

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Why the answer is LEE

Think of a famous author whose last name sounds like a common word for the letter 'L'! 📚

When else has “Harper ___, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"” appeared?

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July 6, 2026 (most recent) → LEE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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The New York Times Mini is a free, 5×5 (sometimes larger) bite-size version of the paper's famous crossword, edited by Joel Fagliano. It publishes a fresh grid every day and is built for a fast solve — most players finish in a minute or two — which is exactly why a single tricky clue stands out. Because the Mini leans on everyday, current references, the answers are usually common words once the wordplay clicks.

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What is the answer to “Harper ___, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"”?

The answer is LEE, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Harper ___, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"”?

3 letters: LEE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 6, 2026, at 6-Down.

Can “Harper ___, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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