“Heavy metal band whose name is a big cat in Spanish” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PANTERA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Heavy metal band whose name is a big cat in Spanish”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 12, 2026, where it runs at 20 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.