Singer DiFranco

ANI

This folk-punk icon’s first name is a three-letter palindrome.

This clue refers to Ani DiFranco, a well-known American singer-songwriter and activist. The answer is simply her first name, "ANI," which is short and fits neatly into crossword grids. If you're familiar with folk or alternative music from the 90s and 2000s, her name might ring a bell—she’s often associated with politically charged lyrics and independent record labels. The clue assumes you’ll recognize her last name and fill in the first.