Answer: behn

AnswerCrossword Clue
BEHNSosthenes ..., telephone official.
BEHNCol. Sosthenes ..., former I. T. and T. chief.
BEHNWriter Aphra ...
BEHNAphra of writing fame
BEHNAphra ..., first English woman professional writer
BEHNAuthor Noel or Aphra