May 30, 2026 Daily / 27D / 5 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Singer Jessie with the hit 2020 album "Before Love Came to Kill Us" NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Singer Jessie with the hit 2020 album "Before Love Came to Kill Us", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.
- This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 27D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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REYEZ
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
REYEZ is the 5-letter answer for the clue: Singer Jessie with the hit 2020 album "Before Love Came to Kill Us". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 27D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: REYEZ in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- REYEZ has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 27D.
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Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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