29 Across

NYT Daily • August 21, 2025

Porter of Broadway

Answer:

COLE

Hint:

This composer’s first name shares a letter with the last name of Irving Berlin.

Explanation:

"Porter" hints at Cole Porter, the famous composer and songwriter known for hits like Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate. The clue plays on his last name while nodding to his strong ties to Broadway, where his musicals became classics. It’s a straightforward reference—no wordplay, just a name check for a legendary figure in theater.

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