What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Singer Cruz known as the "Queen of Salsa"" from June 8, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Singer Cruz known as the "Queen of Salsa"”

This clue appeared as 10-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CELIA

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withA

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 8, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Singer Cruz known as the "Queen of Salsa"” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 8, 2025 as 10-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Singer Cruz known as the "Queen of Salsa"” clue?+

The answer is CELIA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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