The Clue
He wrote "The Dynasts" (5 letter answer)
The Answer
HARDY
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Notes
The answer HARDY is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.
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Definition
HARDY as a noun:
1. (Hardy, Oliver Hardy) = United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)
2. (Hardy, Thomas Hardy) = English novelist and poet (1840-1928)
HARDY as an adjective:
1. (hardy, stalwart, stout, sturdy) = having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes"
2. (doughty, hardy) = resolute and without fear
3. able to survive under unfavorable conditions; "strawberries are hardy and easy to grow"; "camels are tough and hardy creatures"