The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' author Twain (4)

I believe the answer is:

mark

(Other definitions for mark that I've seen before include "Blemish" , "Visible impression" , "Scratch - German coin" , "Indication - notice" , "Gospel author" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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