July 28, 2026 Daily / 5A / 5 letters
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Scott ___, author of "Island of the Blue Dolphins" NYT Crossword Clue
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ODELL
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Why This Answer Fits
ODELL is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Scott ___, author of "Island of the Blue Dolphins"". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 5A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ODELL in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- ODELL has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 5A.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
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For the clue "Scott ___, author of "Island of the Blue Dolphins"", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 5A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 5A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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