“Longtime jazz bandleader with an Egyptian-inspired name” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SUNRA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Longtime jazz bandleader with an Egyptian-inspired name”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 31, 2026, where it runs at 33 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.