The term 'EYRE' is associated with two crossword solutions: JANE (4 letters) and BRONTESJANE (11 letters). JANE Eyre is the title character of the 1847 novel by English author Charlotte Brontë. The novel follows the experiences of JANE, an orphaned girl who is sent to live with her aunt and later becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall. JANE Eyre is considered a classic of English literature and is often credited with pioneering the genre of the Gothic romance novel.