Crossword clue
“Paula who judged on "American Idol"”
This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ABDULLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withL
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Paula who judged on "American Idol"” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 23, 2026 as 7-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 who judged on "American Idol"” clue?+
The answer is ABDUL (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
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