Cruz known as the "Queen of Salsa"
Latest answer — October 01, 2026
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Clue explained
Celia is the first name of Celia Cruz, the Cuban singer widely known as the “Queen of Salsa.” The clue’s nickname identifies the performer.
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NYT Crossword
This clue's Thursday, October 01, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Cruz known as the "Queen of Salsa"” in the New York Times crossword is CELIA — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 1, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 39-Across, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.
“Cruz known as the "Queen of Salsa"” answer
CELIA (5 letters)
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When else has “Cruz known as the "Queen of Salsa"” appeared?
New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
- October 1, 2026 (most recent) → CELIA
- January 31, 2025 → CELIA
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Cruz known as the "Queen of Salsa"”?
The answer is CELIA, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 1, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Cruz known as the "Queen of Salsa"”?
5 letters: CELIA.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 1, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 39-Across. Earlier appearances: January 31, 2025 → CELIA.
Can “Cruz known as the "Queen of Salsa"” have a different answer?
Yes — New York 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 NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for October 1, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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