Viola of "The Woman King"

Answer:

DAVIS

Hint:

This Oscar-winning actress also played a fierce lawyer in "How to Get Away with Murder" and a blues singer in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."

Explanation:

This clue refers to Viola Davis, the acclaimed actress who starred in the 2022 historical epic The Woman King. The answer is simply her last name, "DAVIS," which fits the crossword’s format. If you’re familiar with the film or Davis’s career, the connection is straightforward—no wordplay or tricks here.

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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.

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