Journalist Payne known as the "First Lady of the Black Press"
Editorially verified for the Aug 22, 2026
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Ethel Payne was an influential African American journalist and foreign correspondent who became known as the “First Lady of the Black Press.” Her surname is supplied by the crossings, while the clue asks for her first name.
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This clue's Saturday, August 22, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Journalist Payne known as the "First Lady of the Black Press"” in the LA Times crossword is ETHEL — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 22, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 25-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.
“Journalist Payne known as the "First Lady of the Black Press"” answer
ETHEL (5 letters)
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August 22, 2026 (most recent) → ETHEL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Journalist Payne known as the "First Lady of the Black Press"”?
The answer is ETHEL, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 22, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Journalist Payne known as the "First Lady of the Black Press"”?
5 letters: ETHEL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 22, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 25-Down.
Can “Journalist Payne known as the "First Lady of the Black Press"” have a different answer?
Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?
The full grid for August 22, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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