“First name of the Queen of Soul” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ARETHA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “First name of the Queen of Soul”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 18, 2025, where it runs at 46 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Nov 18, 2025 grid42AMuch of Mauritania and Mali6 ltrs›50AMartian explorer5 ltrs›54AUsed a loom4 ltrs›57ACollection of tasks … or what 17-, 26-, 35- and 47-Across comprise?8 ltrs›61A"Thanks, Captain Obvious!"3 ltrs›64AFancy hotel amenity3 ltrs›
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Nov 18, 20251AFirst female musical artist to have a simultaneous #1 film and #1 album, familiarly3 ltrs›4ARebound, as a pool shot4 ltrs›8ARequirement for domestic air travel starting in 20256 ltrs›14ABody part that might "pop"3 ltrs›15AWords of understanding4 ltrs›16A___ State, nickname for New York6 ltrs›17ASoften, as a message8 ltrs›19AKitchen strainers6 ltrs›
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