This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 19, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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SZA as a word: (born Solána Imani Rowe; 1989) an American R&B singer; Solána Imani Rowe (born November 8, 1989), known professionally as SZA, is an American singer-songwriter.
SZA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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