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NYT Daily • August 30, 2025
Janelle of “Hidden Figures”
Answer:
MONAE
Hint:
Not available
Explanation:
This clue refers to Janelle Monáe, the actress and musician who played Mary Jackson in the 2016 film Hidden Figures. The answer is her last name, "MONAE," which fits the crossword’s letter count. The movie highlights real-life Black women mathematicians at NASA, making Monáe’s role a key cultural reference.