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NYT Daily • August 16, 2025
Tony-winning actress who provided the singing voice for the Disney princesses Jasmine and Mulan
Answer:
LEASALONGA
Hint:
This Broadway star lent her powerful voice to two iconic Disney heroines in the 1990s.
Explanation:
This clue points to Lea Salonga, the Filipino singer and actress who won a Tony Award for her role in Miss Saigon. She’s also famous for lending her powerful voice to two Disney princesses: Jasmine in Aladdin and Mulan in the original animated film. The answer combines her first and last names without a space, "LEASALONGA," which is a common crossword style for proper nouns. If you know Broadway or Disney, her name should stand out immediately.