“Jim Croce's ___ Brown, who is "meaner than a junkyard dog"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LEROY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Jim Croce's ___ Brown, who is "meaner than a junkyard dog"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 25, 2026, where it runs at 3 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.