Belle ___, real-life 19th-century outlaw celebrated in film and TV

STARR

This sharpshooting member of the James-Younger Gang was known for her daring heists and later became a Wild West show performer. Her first name means "beautiful" in French.

This clue refers to Belle Starr, a famous American outlaw from the 1800s known as the "Bandit Queen." She’s been featured in movies and TV shows, making her name recognizable in pop culture. The blank in the clue hints at her last name, "Starr," which fits both historically and in crossword length. No wordplay here—just a straightforward reference to a legendary figure.