“Pop icon with a Best Actress award” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CHER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pop icon with a Best Actress award”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 5, 2025, where it runs at 71 Across 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.