SATURDAY · AUG 15, 2026  ·  37 DOWN

“Crime writer Mickey who created the Mike Hammer stories”

The answer and full breakdown for this clue from the August 15, 2026 New York Times Crossword.

From the Blake Slonecker puzzle Edited by Will Shortz 8 letters
37 Down

“Crime writer Mickey who created the Mike Hammer stories”

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8 letters Appeared Aug 15, 2026 Direction: Down

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