What is the answer to "“On the Beach” author Shute" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "“On the Beach” author Shute" is NEVIL (5 letters).

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“On the Beach” author Shute WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the October 8, 2026 puzzle

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NEVIL

5 letters · Across · last seen October 8, 2026

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