USA TODAY Crossword · 29-Across · 5 letters
"Lady Marmalade" singer LaBelle USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 24, 2026
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Enter the five-letter first name of the vocalist who fronted the group Labelle.
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PATTI fits because it is LaBelle's five-letter first name, and the quoted song title identifies her signature 1974 recording with Labelle.
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Patti LaBelle is an American singer who performed the original hit version of "Lady Marmalade" with the group Labelle.
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29-Across in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for August 24, 2026.
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