June 18, 2026 Daily / 22A / 5 letters
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"Goosebumps" author NYT Crossword Clue
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STINE
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Why This Answer Fits
STINE is the 5-letter answer for the clue ""Goosebumps" author". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 22A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: STINE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- STINE has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 22A.
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This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.
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For the clue ""Goosebumps" author", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.
- This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 22A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 22A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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