“Work that debuted at the Cairo opera house in 1871” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AIDA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Work that debuted at the Cairo opera house in 1871”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 25, 2025, where it runs at 52 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.