"River Lea" singer, 2015

ADELE

["Here’s a helpful hint for the clue:\n\n*\"This British powerhouse released a chart-topping album in 2015, and her name sounds like a river in England.\"*\n\nThis hint guides the solver by:\n- Mentioning her nationality and success in 2015 (narrowing it down).\n- Referencing the homophone aspect (\"sounds like a river\") without directly repeating \"River Lea.\"\n- Avoiding the exact answer while making it easier than the original clue."]

The clue ""River Lea" singer, 2015" leads to the answer **"ADELE"** through the following breakdown: 1. **"River Lea"** – This is a reference to the River Lea in England, which is pronounced similarly to the name **"Lea."** The wordplay here is a homophone (sound-alike) hint. 2. **"Singer, 2015"** – Adele is a globally famous singer who released her third studio album, *25*, in 2015, which included hits like "Hello." The year helps confirm the timeframe of her prominence. Combining these elements, the clue cleverly uses the homophone of "Lea" to point to Adele, while the additional detail about 2015 reinforces her identity as the correct answer.