28 Across

NYT Daily ? September 16, 2025

Science fiction princess

Answer:

LEIA

Hint:

This iconic character wields a blaster and leads the Rebel Alliance, famously declaring "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi."

Explanation:

This clue refers to Princess Leia, the iconic royal leader from the Star Wars franchise. The term "science fiction" narrows it down to fictional characters in futuristic or space-themed stories, and "princess" directly points to Leia Organa. Her name is widely recognized in pop culture, making "LEIA" the straightforward answer.

More Clues from This Puzzle

1 Across

3 letters

Relatives, informally

29 Down

3 letters

Farm mother

23 Across

3 letters

Barbie's boyfriend

31 Across

8 letters

*Motion of receding waves

General solving tip

Match the clue's grammar: plural with plural, past with past. If the clue ends in 's' or uses a past-tense verb, mirror that form in the entry.

More tips → General Hints