The crossword solution for the term ALWAYS, TO POE is EER. This is an abbreviation for Edgar Allan Poe, an American poet, author, editor, and literary critic who is widely regarded as a master of the macabre, and is best known for his tales of mystery and the imagination. He was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. His works have been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and plays.