USA TODAY Crossword · 52-Across · 3 letters

"Sex and the City" actress Cattrall USA TODAY Crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 25, 2026

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Supply the three-letter first name of the actor who played Samantha Jones.

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Answer

KIM

Why this is the right reference

KIM fits because it is Cattrall's three-letter first name, while the quoted series identifies the actor and role context.

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Reference to identify

The show title and surname identify a performer and ask for her short first name.

Who or what the answer is

Kim Cattrall is an actor known for portraying Samantha Jones in the television series “Sex and the City.”

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52-Across in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for August 25, 2026.

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