Pop singer Rita Crossword Clue

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Pop singer Rita Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

SINGER (noun)
1. United States inventor of an improved chain-stitch sewing machine (1811-1875)
2. United States writer (born in Poland) of Yiddish stories and novels (1904-1991)
POP (verb)
1. bulge outward
2. drink down entirely
POP (noun)
1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
2. music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock’n’roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love
POP (adjective)
1. (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)

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More NYT Midi Crossword (10/17/2026) Answers

Across

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26. Without changes

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Down

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2. Take it one day ___ time

3. Digital screen variety, for short

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15. ___-pocus

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17. Not married

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19. Fancy party

21. Requests

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