“Bronx-born star, to fans ... or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8- 17-, 32- and 45-Down” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.JLO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bronx-born star, to fans ... or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8- 17-, 32- and 45-Down”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 10, 2026, where it runs at 72 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.