What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Beyoncé or Rihanna" from July 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Beyoncé or Rihanna”

This clue appeared as 39-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

POPDIVA

Letters7

Starts withP

Ends withA

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Beyoncé or Rihanna” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 2, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P 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 “Beyoncé or Rihanna” clue?+

The answer is POPDIVA (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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