"Carry On" singer Jones Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “"Carry On" singer Jones” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of August 16, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
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NORAH is the answer to “"Carry On" singer Jones”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 5-letter answer that starts with N.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: OHRNA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Jazz singer Jones”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “"Carry On" singer Jones”?
NORAH, 5 letters.
When was “"Carry On" singer Jones” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of August 16, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with N.