| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| TRUMCAPOTE | Winner of several O. Henry Awards |
| OATES | Joyce Carol with two O. Henry Awards |
| OATES | O. Henry Award winner for "In the Region of Ice" (1967) and "The Dead" (1973) |
| STEELE | Four-time O. Henry winner for short stories |
| WELTY | O. Henry Award winner for "Livvie Is Back" |
| CAPOTE | O. Henry award winner for "Shut a Final Door" |
