"___ Q" (1968 hit)

SUZIE

This Creedence Clearwater Revival song shares its name with a classic girl’s nickname.

This clue references the 1968 hit song "Suzie Q" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, where the title is often written or spoken as just "Suzie Q." The blank in the clue hints at the first word of the song’s name, and the "Q" is included to confirm it’s the well-known track. Since the answer is a proper noun, it’s capitalized as "SUZIE" in the crossword.