LA Times Crossword · 7-Across · 6 letters

Hill partner, in textbook publishing and country music LA Times Crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 27, 2026

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Think of both an education publisher and the surname of singer Tim.

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Answer

MCGRAW

Why it fits

MCGRAW bridges both references: the education publisher is McGraw Hill, while country music links Tim McGraw with Faith Hill.

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What narrows the clue

The two fields require one surname that pairs with Hill in different ways.

Answer meaning

McGraw pairs with Hill in the publisher McGraw Hill and in the name of country singer Faith Hill's husband, Tim McGraw.

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