“Contralto singer known as the "First Lady of Radio"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KATESMITH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Contralto singer known as the "First Lady of Radio"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 11, 2025, where it runs at 17 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.