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"The War of the Worlds" writer (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wells

(Other definitions for wells that I've seen before include "H. G. . . . . ., science-fiction writer" , "Novelist and city" , "Somerset cathedral city" , "Oil sources" , "H.G. - - , writer" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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