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Answer: HESTER
HESTER is a New York Times Crossword puzzle answer that we have spotted 6 times.
Meaning
Hester refers to Hester Prynne, the fictional protagonist of "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. She is a woman who is convicted of adultery and forced to wear a red letter 'A' on her clothing, symbolizing her sin.
Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: Prynne of "The Scarlet Letter". Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.
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