Across clue · July 31, 2026

"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" novelist

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Friday, July 31, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 5 letters

""One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" novelist"

K
E
S
E
Y

KESEY

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Letter analysis

5-letter answer

Letters

5

total length

Vowels

2

A E I O U

Unique

4

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue ""One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" novelist" in the LA Times Crossword for Friday, July 31, 2026 resolves to KESEY, a 5-letter answer.

This is one of many clues in the day's crossword. To see the full grid of answers, return to the July 31, 2026 puzzle page.

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