| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DOWD | New York Times columnist Maureen |
| DOWD | The New York Times columnist Maureen |
| RICH | New York Times columnist Frank |
| WILLIAMSAFIRE | Former "On Language" New York Times columnist who died on 9-27-09 |
| DOWD | Times columnist Maureen |
| ORIN | "New York Post" columnist Deborah |
| EDSULLIVAN | "Little Old New York" columnist |
| BRESLIN | Pulitzer-winning New York columnist |
| CINDYADAMS | Longtime New York Post gossip columnist |
