Pioneer of realistic fiction (5)

I believe the answer is:

defoe

(Other definitions for defoe that I've seen before include "Daniel ---, wrote Moll Flanders" , "See 14" , "pamphleteer and novelist" , "Writer of Moll Flanders" , "Daniel --, English novelist" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.