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The answer to “Journalist Payne known as the "First Lady of the Black Press"” in the LA Times Crossword
Published August 22, 2026 · LA Times Crossword
The crossword clue “Journalist Payne known as the "First Lady of the Black Press"” appeared in the LA Times Crossword on August 22, 2026. The verified answer is ETHEL — a 5-letter entry confirmed by our editorial team and cross-referenced against our 2.1-million-clue archive.
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