What kind of writer works in secret to write books for famous people without receiving any public credit, sounding just like a spooky spirit?
A ghostwriter
This riddle plays on a double meaning of the term 'ghostwriter,' which refers to an author who writes content for another person without receiving public credit. By connecting the literal spook or ghost from Halloween folklore with the profession of writing, the clue leads you directly to combining the words 'ghost' and 'writer'. Looking for compound words that blend spooky imagery with everyday roles is a great key to solving wordplay puzzles.
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