Crossword clue
“Paula of "American Idol"”
This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
ABDULLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withL
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Paula of "American Idol"” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 23, 2026 as 6-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with L.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Paula of "American Idol"” clue?+
The answer is ABDUL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 23, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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