“Civil rights activist Williams, an associate of Martin Luther King Jr.” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HOSEA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Civil rights activist Williams, an associate of Martin Luther King Jr.”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 15, 2026, where it runs at 20 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.