Paula who judged on "American Idol"

Latest answer — September 23, 2026

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Clue explained

Abdul is Paula Abdul’s surname; she was a judge on the television singing competition “American Idol.”

Clue type:
Pop culture
Paula Abdul appearing as a judge on American Idol

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 23, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1"Sorry about that!"
  2. 5Not-so-tacky clothing material that rhymes with "tacky"
  3. 7Paula who judged on "American Idol"
  4. 8"___ never believe this ..."
  5. 9Long-haired Himalayan animals

Down

  1. 1Just fine
  2. 2"Well, this oughta be good!"
  3. 3Italian city where "The Taming of the Shrew" is set
  4. 4Walk around stealthily
  5. 6Society's woes

The answer to “Paula who judged on "American Idol"” in the New York Times Mini crossword is ABDUL — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 23, 2026 at 7-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.

“Paula who judged on "American Idol"” answer

ABDUL (5 letters)

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September 23, 2026 (most recent) → ABDUL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Paula who judged on "American Idol"”?

The answer is ABDUL, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Paula who judged on "American Idol"”?

5 letters: ABDUL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 23, 2026, at 7-Across.

Can “Paula who judged on "American Idol"” have a different answer?

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