___ Murdoch, author, d.1999 (4)

I believe the answer is:

iris

(Other definitions for iris that I've seen before include "Murdoch in writing" , "Eye diaphragm" , "bit of mince pie" , "bloomer?" , "Woman" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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