LA Times Crossword · 4-Down · 6 letters
"Respect" singer Franklin LA Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 24, 2026
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Enter the six-letter first name of the singer widely called the Queen of Soul.
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Why this is the right reference
ARETHA fits because it is Franklin's six-letter first name, and "Respect" identifies the singer known as the Queen of Soul.
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A quoted song title plus surname conventionally asks for the performer's first name.
Who or what the answer is
Aretha Franklin was an American singer whose 1967 recording of "Respect" became a defining hit.
Where this clue appeared
4-Down in LA Times Crossword puzzle for August 24, 2026.
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