Edgar Allan ..., American writer (3)

I believe the answer is:

poe

(Other definitions for poe that I've seen before include "Name of writer" , "US horror master" , "Entrance rooms; seeks support from" , "Short-story writer" , "Edgar Allan --, US writer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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