“First name of the first Black woman to win a Nobel Prize in Literature” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TONI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “First name of the first Black woman to win a Nobel Prize in Literature”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 9, 2025, where it runs at 54 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.