___ Langley, singer with the 2026 #1 hit "Choosin' Texas"

Latest answer — October 08, 2026

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Country singer-songwriter Ella Langley.

Clue explained

The blank gives Ella, the first name of country singer-songwriter Ella Langley. The clue identifies her through “Choosin’ Texas,” which it describes as a 2026 No. 1 hit. Langley had already drawn wide attention with “You Look Like You Love Me,” a duet with Riley Green; its playful back-and-forth gives the song the feel of a flirtatious conversation rather than a standard solo country ballad.

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  1. 1Old-fashioned business?
  2. 4Start of a tennis point
  3. 6Basic bagel variety
  4. 7Like the most famous Hollywood celebrities
  5. 8"Hoo-boy!"

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  1. 1It's in your head
  2. 2Car rental option
  3. 3Monthly expense
  4. 4Many a call from an unknown number
  5. 5___ Langley, singer with the 2026 #1 hit "Choosin' Texas"

The answer to “___ Langley, singer with the 2026 #1 hit "Choosin' Texas"” in the New York Times Mini crossword is ELLA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 8, 2026 at 5-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.

“___ Langley, singer with the 2026 #1 hit "Choosin' Texas"” answer

ELLA (4 letters)

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October 8, 2026 (most recent) → ELLA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “___ Langley, singer with the 2026 #1 hit "Choosin' Texas"”?

The answer is ELLA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “___ Langley, singer with the 2026 #1 hit "Choosin' Texas"”?

4 letters: ELLA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 8, 2026, at 5-Down.

Can “___ Langley, singer with the 2026 #1 hit "Choosin' Texas"” have a different answer?

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