“Nipsey Russell's role in 1978's "The Wiz"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TINMAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Nipsey Russell's role in 1978's "The Wiz"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 31, 2025, where it runs at 37 Across 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.