Crossword clue
“Soul singer Adams”
This clue appeared as 70-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
OLETALetters5
Starts withO
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Soul singer Adams” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 2, 2026 as 70-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Soul singer Adams” clue?+
The answer is OLETA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on July 2, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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