"Sense and Sensibility" novelist Jane (6)

I believe the answer is:

austen

(Other definitions for austen that I've seen before include "Persuasion author" , "Jane, author of 'Pride and Prejudice'" , "Future woman of note" , "Jane, English novelist" , "Persuasion writer" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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