“Woman's name that sounds like two letters of the alphabet” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ELSIE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ELSIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Woman's name that sounds like two letters of the alphabet”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 18, 2025, where it runs at 27 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.
Crossing entries
Oct 18, 2025 grid26APresent a chance to get ahead9 ltrs›30AWas really moving, in slang9 ltrs›31A"Uh ... I guess"9 ltrs›32ASources of 24/7 support9 ltrs›36AOnes catching waves9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 18, 20251AMeasure of rank in Maori culture, informally7 ltrs›8ABubbles5 ltrs›13ASauce in Italian-American cuisine8 ltrs›14AKnocked out5 ltrs›15AIt's in right now9 ltrs›16AWas worthy of5 ltrs›17AHaving a single purpose5 ltrs›18ALight that goes up when things are going down?5 ltrs›
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