USA TODAY Crossword · 61-Across · 4 letters
Eartha who voiced Yzma in "The Emperor's New Groove" USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 4, 2026
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The supplied first name belongs to a singer and actress with a four-letter surname.
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The supplied first name Eartha leaves KITT as the missing surname. Yzma is the character she voiced, not the answer requested; the role pins down which performer the clue means.
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A first name followed by a credited role asks for the performer's surname.
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Kitt is the surname of Eartha Kitt, the singer and actress who voiced Yzma in Disney's The Emperor's New Groove.
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61-Across in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for September 4, 2026.
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