Actress Thompson who was made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II

Latest answer — August 19, 2026

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Clue decoded

EMMA is actress Emma Thompson, who was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II. “Made a dame” identifies the British honor rather than a character or title she played.

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Nickname or title
A portrait of actress Emma Thompson.

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  1. 1Rival of Ole Miss
  2. 5"Transcendental" piece by Liszt
  3. 7Jewish folklore figure
  4. 8Overnight shift hr.
  5. 9Croatian-born inventor

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  1. 1Sired
  2. 2Make things right
  3. 3Stubborn pack
  4. 4"Have I got ___ for you!"
  5. 6Actress Thompson who was made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II

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Across

  1. 1. Rival of Ole Miss — Answer: BAMA. Hint: This Tuscaloosa powerhouse faces Ole Miss in SEC play. 🏈
  2. 5. "Transcendental" piece by Liszt — Answer: ETUDE. Hint: This virtuosic musical study is designed to challenge a pianist. 🎹
  3. 7. Jewish folklore figure — Answer: GOLEM. Hint: This magically animated figure is made from clay in Jewish legend. 🧱
  4. 8. Overnight shift hr. — Answer: ONEAM. Hint: This late-night work time follows midnight and precedes dawn. 🌙
  5. 9. Croatian-born inventor — Answer: TESLA. Hint: His alternating-current innovations helped shape modern electricity. ⚡

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  1. 1. Sired — Answer: BEGOT. Hint: This formal, old-fashioned verb means fathered. 👨‍👧
  2. 2. Make things right — Answer: ATONE. Hint: Take responsibility and seek forgiveness for something you did wrong. 🙏
  3. 3. Stubborn pack — Answer: MULES. Hint: These sure-footed hybrids are known for carrying heavy loads. 🐴
  4. 4. "Have I got ___ for you!" — Answer: ADEAL. Hint: This phrase promises exciting news or an appealing offer. 🎁
  5. 6. Actress Thompson who was made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II — Answer: EMMA. Hint: This British actress received a damehood from Queen Elizabeth II. 🎭

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The answer to “Actress Thompson who was made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II” in the LA Times Mini crossword is EMMA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 19, 2026 at 6-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Actress Thompson who was made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II” answer

EMMA (4 letters)

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What is the answer to “Actress Thompson who was made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II”?

The answer is EMMA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Actress Thompson who was made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II”?

4 letters: EMMA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 19, 2026, at 6-Down.

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