The answer to the crossword for the term WRITER CHOPIN is KATE. KATE Chopin (1850-1904) was an American author of short stories and novels. She is best known for her 1899 novel The Awakening, which focuses on a woman's struggle for self-discovery and independence in the late 19th century. Her works often focused on the lives of women in the South and their struggles with gender roles and societal expectations.