SATURDAY · NOV 22, 2025  ·  16 ACROSS

“Essayist who wrote "If you wrest my words beyond their fair construction, it is you, and not I, that are the April Fool"”

The answer and full breakdown for this clue from the November 22, 2025 New York Times Crossword.

From the Blake Slonecker puzzle Edited by Will Shortz 4 letters
16 Across

“Essayist who wrote "If you wrest my words beyond their fair construction, it is you, and not I, that are the April Fool"”

Answer
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4 letters Appeared Nov 22, 2025 Direction: Across

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