"Smooth Operator" singer
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 10 appearances · Last seen in the LA Times crossword on July 11, 2026
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The clue “"Smooth Operator" singer” has appeared 10 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the LA Times crossword on July 11, 2026, where the answer was SADE.
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