“Two-syllable woman's name that becomes a one-syllable woman's name if you drop the last letter” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.JOANN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Two-syllable woman's name that becomes a one-syllable woman's name if you drop the last letter”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 4, 2025, where it runs at 53 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.