Crossword clue

“Bandleader who mentored Louis Armstrong”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
KINGOLIVER
Letters10
Starts withK
Ends withR
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 11, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Bandleader who mentored Louis Armstrong” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 11, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with K and ends with R, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bandleader who mentored Louis Armstrong” clue?+

The answer is KINGOLIVER (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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