Paula of “American Idol” NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak / April 13, 2026

Crossword Answer

1 ? A

2 ? B

3 ? D

4 ? U

5 ? L

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Hint 1

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Think of a pop star with a knack for choreography and judging talent.

Hint 2

meaning

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????? is a surname, notably belonging to Paula ?????, an American singer and television personality.

Hint 3

explanation

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The clue refers to Paula ?????, a well-known singer, dancer, and choreographer who was one of the original judges on the TV show 'American Idol.' Her role on the show made her a household name during its early seasons.

Hint 4

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Performer with a concert tour titled "Straight Up Paula!"

NYT Crossword April 13 2026 Answers

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1 ? R
2 ? E
3 ? A
4 ? C
5 ? T
6 ? S
7 ? P
8 ? A
9 ? R
10 ? K
11 ? G
12 ? E
13 ? L
14 ? E
? X
? P
? O
? R
? T
15 ? L
? E
? A
? F
16 ? E
? G
? O
17 ? H
? I
? P
? H
? O
? P
18 ? M
? U
? S
? I
? C
19 ? T
? R
? I
20 ? A
? L
? L
? E
? Y
21 ? A
? M
? O
? S
22 ? A
? M
? E
? N
23 ? B
? E
? E
? R
24 ? H
? I
? P
? P
? O
25 ? C
? K
? E
? T
? S
26 ? T
? E
27 ? S
? S
28 ? N
? O
? I
29 ? R
30 ? C
? A
31 ? A
? B
32 ? D
33 ? U
34 ? L
35 ? S
? T
36 ? A
37 ? T
38 ? E
39 ? H
? U
? R
40 ? R
? I
? C
? A
? N
? E
41 ? S
? E
? A
? S
? O
? N
42 ? O
? P
? T
? E
? D
43 ? M
? O
? T
? E
? L
44 ? W
? E
? D
45 ? T
? A
46 ? P
47 ? E
? L
48 ? L
? E
49 ? R
50 ? A
51 ? Y
? C
? H
? A
52 ? R
53 ? L
54 ? E
? S
55 ? A
? S
56 ? T
57 ? A
58 ? U
? T
? A
? H
59 ? S
? E
? E
? K
60 ? T
? Y
? P
? O
? S
61 ? M
? E
? L
62 ? T
? H
? R
? E
? E
63 ? C
? H
? E
? E
? R
? S
64 ? B
? I
? T
65 ? A
? T
? A
? D
66 ? A
? E
? R
? A
? T
? E
67 ? A
? N
? A
68 ? T
? O
? N
? S
69 ? B
? A
? S
? K
? E
? T

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Clue Analysis

The 5-letter answer to “Paula of “American Idol”” in the NYT Crossword April 13 2026 is ABDUL.

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A: The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Paula of "American Idol"" is ABDUL.

A: The clue refers to Paula Abdul, a well-known singer, dancer, and choreographer who was one of the original judges on the TV show 'American Idol.' Her role on the show made her a household name during its early seasons.

A: Abdul is a surname, notably belonging to Paula Abdul, an American singer and television personality.

A: Performer with a concert tour titled "Straight Up Paula!"

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