“___ Staley, original lead singer of Alice in Chains” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LAYNE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ Staley, original lead singer of Alice in Chains”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 7, 2026, where it runs at 7 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.