| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Star of a '68 all-Black production of 'Hello, Dolly!' [30th] | Newsday | 06 Aug 2023 |
| Gem of a singer? | USA Today | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Gem of a singer? | ||
| "Hello, Dolly!" Tony winner | ||
| "St. Louis Woman" actress/singer | ||
| Count Basie vocalist | ||
| "Porgy and Bess" star | ||
| Colorful singer | ||
| Famed songstress | ||
| Popular singer. |