“The Lord of the Rings” author ___ Tolkien Crossword Clue

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TOLKIEN (noun)
1. British philologist and writer of fantasies (born in South Africa) (1892-1973)
AUTHOR (noun)
1. someone who originates or causes or initiates something
2. writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
AUTHOR (verb)
1. be the author of

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