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NYT Daily ? September 16, 2025

"At Last" singer James

Answer:

ETTA

Hint:

This blues and jazz legend won four Grammy Awards and was known for her powerful voice on hits like "I'd Rather Go Blind."

Explanation:

This clue refers to Etta James, the legendary blues and R&B singer known for her powerful hit "At Last." The quotation marks around "At Last" signal it’s the title of a famous song, not just random words. Since the clue gives her first name as "James," the answer is simply her more commonly known first name: ETTA.

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