Gahan Wilson is an American cartoonist, writer, and illustrator known for his cartoons and short stories in magazines such as Playboy, The New Yorker, and National Lampoon. His work often features dark humor and surrealism. He is also the author of several books, including 'The Big Book of Thugs' and 'The Kid in the Fridge'. His five-letter crossword solution is GAHAN. His five-letter crossword solution is XXXX, which is the title of his book, 'The Kid in the Fridge'.