“One-named singer of "Smooth Operator"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SADE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One-named singer of "Smooth Operator"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 8, 2026, where it runs at 47 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.