“___ Copland, the so-called "Dean of American Composers"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AARON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ Copland, the so-called "Dean of American Composers"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 7, 2025, where it runs at 14 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.