R&B; legend Redding

Latest answer — October 11, 2026

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Portrait of soul singer Otis Redding.

Clue explained

Otis Redding was the R&B and soul singer named in the clue. His best-known recording, “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” has a relaxed, reflective sound that stands apart from the fiery performances he was also famous for. He recorded it shortly before his death in 1967; it was released afterward and became his first No. 1 hit on the U.S. pop chart.

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The answer to “R&B; legend Redding” in the LA Times crossword is OTIS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 43-Across. 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.

“R&B; legend Redding” answer

OTIS (4 letters)

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October 11, 2026 (most recent) → OTIS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “R&B; legend Redding”?

The answer is OTIS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “R&B; legend Redding”?

4 letters: OTIS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 43-Across.

Can “R&B; legend Redding” 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.

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The full grid for October 11, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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