The New York Times Crossword · 4-Across · 4 letters
One-named Senegalese American singer with the #1 hits "I Wanna Love You" and "Don't Matter" The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 25, 2026
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Think of the four-letter stage name of the artist who also recorded “Lonely” and “Smack That.”
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AKON fits because both quoted Billboard Hot 100 hits were recorded by the four-letter mononymous singer described in the clue.
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“One-named” asks for a mononym, and the two quoted hit titles uniquely identify the performer.
Who or what the answer is
Akon is a Senegalese American singer and producer known for 2000s hits including “I Wanna Love You” and “Don't Matter.”
Where this clue appeared
4-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 25, 2026.
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