Singer Grande, informally
Editorially verified for the Oct 12, 2026
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Ari is a familiar informal shortening of Ariana, as in singer and actor Ariana Grande. Grande first became widely known for playing Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s Victorious, then moved into a hugely successful recording career. Her pop hits include “Thank U, Next” and “7 Rings,” but the clue asks for the casual short form of her first name.
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The answer to “Singer Grande, informally” in the New York Times crossword is ARI — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 12, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 53-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.
“Singer Grande, informally” answer
ARI (3 letters)
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October 12, 2026 (most recent) → ARI. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Singer Grande, informally”?
The answer is ARI, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Singer Grande, informally”?
3 letters: ARI.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 12, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 53-Across.
Can “Singer Grande, informally” 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.
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