“___ Chisholm, first Black woman elected to Congress” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SHIRLEY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ Chisholm, first Black woman elected to Congress”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 6, 2025, where it runs at 8 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.