49 Across
NYT Daily • September 11, 2025
Turner of rock
Answer:
TINA
Hint:
["Known as the \"Queen of Rock 'n' Roll,\" this powerhouse singer shares her first name with a classic silver-colored metal."]
Explanation:
"Turner" hints at someone who turns or changes things, but here it’s a playful nod to a famous last name. "Of rock" points to rock music, where Tina Turner was a legendary singer. The clue cleverly combines her surname with her genre to lead you to the first name "TINA." It’s a classic crossword trick—using a well-known figure’s identity to misdirect slightly before revealing the answer.