“Elba who portrayed Nelson Mandela” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IDRIS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Elba who portrayed Nelson Mandela”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 9, 2026, where it runs at 50 Down 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.