“Lucy ___, African American slave narrator” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DELANEY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lucy ___, African American slave narrator”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 2, 2025, where it runs at 43 Down 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.