- Highsmith, US author of The Talented Mr Ripley (8)

I believe the answer is:

patricia

(Other definitions for patricia that I've seen before include "- Hayes, Br. actress" , "Girl" , "Female name" , "- Highsmith, crime writer" , "Girl's name" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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