The term ALGER is associated with the American author Horatio Alger, Jr. (7 letters). He wrote stories about young people who, through hard work and determination, achieved success despite their poverty. The crossword solutions for ALGER are LAD (3 letters), RAGS (4 letters), HISS (4 letters), WAIFS (5 letters), and PLUCKIEST (9 letters). These words allude to the themes of poverty and determination in Alger's works, with LAD referring to a young man, RAGS to poverty, HISS to disapproval, WAIFS to homeless children, and PLUCKIEST to the most determined of characters.