"The Pit and the Pendulum" author Edgar Allan ___ — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the July 20 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
POE
3 letters
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POE
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"The Pit and the Pendulum" author, Edgar Allan ___
POE
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POE
3
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POE
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POE
3
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POE
3
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POE
3
Type of switch: Abbr
POE
3
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POE
3
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POE
3
Type of switch: Abbr
POE
3
"Annabel Lee" poet, Edgar Allan ___
POE
3
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TAN
3
Harmless lie (rhymes with "bib")
FIB
3
First three letters of the English language alphabet
ABC
3
Suffix with "lemon" for a summer drink
ADE
3
Card game where you have to yell the name of the game
UNO
3
Thick piece of concrete
SLAB
4
___ bunk (bunk closer to the ceiling)
TOP
3
Waiter's handout
MENU
4
___ d'oeuvre (finger food that might be listed on a 14a)
HORS
4
Flag down, as a cab
HAIL
4
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