Former queen of Jordan

NOOR

Her memoir Leap of Faith shares the story of an American-born royal’s life and marriage.

The clue "Former queen of Jordan" refers to Noor al-Hussein, the American-born wife of the late King Hussein of Jordan. She was known as Queen Noor during her marriage and remains a prominent public figure. The answer is simply her first name, "NOOR," which is short and fits neatly in crossword grids. No wordplay is involved—it’s a straightforward historical reference.