Crossword clue
“2011 hit by Jay-Z and Kanye West that samples a 1966 soul performance”
This clue appeared as 50-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 17, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
OTISLetters4
Starts withO
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “2011 hit by Jay-Z and Kanye West that samples a 1966 soul performance” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 17, 2025 as 50-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “2011 hit by Jay-Z and Kanye West that samples a 1966 soul performance” clue?+
The answer is OTIS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 17, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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